Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 35 | 25 | 23 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 16 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pistons pulled away from the Nets 118-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.