Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 23 | 36 | 25 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 100-85. Pistons' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.