Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 17 | 32 | 32 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nets edged the Pistons 105-97. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.