New Jersey Nets Shockingly Celebrated After They Lost 71-89 Against The Pistons And Ended Their Defensive Streak In 2004

The New Jersey Nets in 2004 were overjoyed at an 18-point loss to the Detroit Pistons, but because they ended a historic streak.

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• The 2003-04 Detroit Pistons are one of the greatest defensive teams in league history

• They built their reputation through an incredible streak of five games where they held teams to under 70 points

• The New Jersey Nets celebrated an 18-point loss against the Pistons because they managed to score 71 points to end their streak 

The Detroit Pistons in 2003-04 put the belief that ‘defense wins championships’ to the test by building one of the greatest defensive teams in NBA history. Anchored by Ben Wallace, the team played team-brand basketball all the way to the 2004 NBA Championship.

The team went on a six-game streak where they held opponents to under 70 points. That streak came to an end on March 18, 2004, against the New Jersey Nets. They still won by 18 points, but the playoff-contending Nets were happy enough to celebrate finally putting over 70 points past the Pistons.

Nets players celebrate their 71-89 home loss after they end Pistons’ defensive streak of five games holding opponents under 70 points (2004)
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The Pistons had a good offensive flow by their standards to put up 89 points in that win. They were led by Chauncey Billups who had 20 points on the night. In typical Piston’s fashion, it was a team effort as Rasheed Wallace had 16 points, Richard Hamilton had 15, and Ben Wallace had 13.

The Nets star on this history-stopping night was Richard Jefferson, who had a team-high 19 points. Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles both contributed 13, while Jason Kidd put up 10. It wasn’t a good night, but it was good enough to stop the Pistons’ streak.


The Detroit Pistons Shocked The NBA By Becoming Champions

The Pistons tore through the NBA in 2003-04, earning the second seed in the Eastern Conference. They first beat the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, dominating en route to the second round. 

They faced the Nets in the second round and were embroiled in a brutal seven-game series. The series had a poetic ending, as the Pistons won Game 7 by holding the Nets to 69 points, as revenge for the broken regular season streak. Both teams only scored over 100 points in one game this series, in a high-scoring 3 OT game that ended 127-120 in Detroit’s favor.

They would overcome the No. 1 seed Indiana Pacers in six games and march onto the Finals. They ended the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant era by dominating the Lakers in a five-game series which led to Shaq being traded to the Miami Heat. 

The Pistons would never win a title after that, but the memories of this incredible squad live within fans.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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