Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Pistons 126-97. Nets torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.