Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 114 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Nets 114-111. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.