Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry
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Detroit PistonsPistons
99
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks handled the Pistons 116-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.