Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 43 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Nets 116-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.