Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 114 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 38 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets snuck past the Pistons 118-114. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.