Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 18 | 27 | 33 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Pistons 100-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.