Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 92 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets edged the Pistons 100-92. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.