Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Knicks 94-91. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.