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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 23 16 38 102
New Jersey NetsNets 28 27 25 25 105

After Action Report

The Nets snuck past the Pistons 105-102. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.