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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 38 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 25 | 35 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Pistons 118-114. Every possession went the Nets way. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.