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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 35 28 30 118
New Jersey NetsNets 26 34 30 30 120

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets survived the Pistons 120-118. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.