Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 22 | 34 | 21 | 111 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pistons pulled away from the Nets 111-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.