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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 42 26 21 26 115
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 27 13 24 95

After Action Report

The Nets demolished the Pistons 115-95. Nets' defense smothered the Pistons all night. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.