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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 33 30 32 31 126
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 37 22 26 113

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Nets handled the Pistons 126-113. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.