Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 109-108. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.