Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Knicks 128-111. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.