Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Knicks 112-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.