Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 92 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets snuck past the Pistons 93-92. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.