Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 111 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets held off the Pistons 120-111. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.