Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Nets fended off the Pistons 118-110. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.