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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 27 29 24 114
New Jersey NetsNets 32 29 29 27 117

After Action Report

The Nets squeaked past the Pistons 117-114. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.