Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 86 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 27 | 28 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Nets blew the doors off the Pistons 123-86. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.