Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Knicks 105-88. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.