The Knicks out-hustled and out-executed the Pistons en route to a comfortable win in a game that they simply appeared to want more.
The Pistons started well, not exactly a common trend lately. In spite of solid play from New York, they were able to get out to a 20-13 lead midway through the first quarter. But the Knicks would take it back early in the second and never gave up the advantage for the rest of the game.