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.