Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 94 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 23 | 12 | 38 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Pistons 96-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.