Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 40 | 28 | 23 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Knicks 127-99. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; 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. It was over by halftime.
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.