Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 123 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 36 | 41 | 34 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Nets downed the Pistons 139-123. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.