Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 17 | 33 | 26 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Nets 108-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.