Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Nets 109-84. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.