Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 20 | 35 | 105 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pistons squeaked past the Nets 105-102. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.