Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Pistons 111-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.