Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 20 | 43 | 20 | 115 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Pistons 120-115. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.