Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 25 | 36 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Nets 121-111. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.