Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Nets 116-107. Pistons torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Nets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.