Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 28 | 26 | 37 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Knicks 128-117. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.