Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 118-99. Pistons' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.