Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry
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Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 21 | 37 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Pistons 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.