Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 106 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Nets 106-104. Pistons torched the Nets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.