Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 14 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Pistons 109-83. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.