Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Knicks 111-109. Pistons' offense had its way with the Knicks. Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.