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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
108
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Chemistry Hot

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.