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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 25 27 26 12 123
New Jersey NetsNets 33 25 25 28 6 117

After Action Report

The Pistons held off the Nets 123-117 in overtime. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

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