Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 119 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Nets 119-87. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.