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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.