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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 25 30 22 28 105
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 28 28 20 110

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Nets 110-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.