Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 27 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 121-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.