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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
131
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 24 23 34 111
New Jersey NetsNets 28 35 36 32 131

After Action Report

The Nets rolled past the Pistons 131-111. Nets' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.