Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Knicks 106-102. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.