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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 31 28 29 119
New Jersey NetsNets 26 33 31 27 117

After Action Report

The Pistons snuck past the Nets 119-117. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.