Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Knicks 117-116. Pistons' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.