Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 36 | 28 | 20 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pistons fended off the Nets 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · 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.