Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 83 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Knicks 114-83. Pistons' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.