Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 100 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nets held off the Pistons 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.