Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 106 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Nets 106-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.