Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 110 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 37 | 26 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nets downed the Pistons 120-110. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.