Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 137 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pistons outlasted the Nets 137-125. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.