The Nets begin a five-game homestand Saturday afternoon in a matchup with rthe world champion Pistons. The Nets will have Zoran Planinic in uniform for the first time since December 1st, when he broke his hand in Washington. Ron Mercer could also make his return from knee surgery. Detroit has won 5 straight and leads the Central Division by 1 1/2 games over Cleveland. They have taken the first two meetings over the Nets this season.
- Game 47: Pistons @ Nets--02.05.05 - BasketballBoards.net
- Dr. Brown's Fizzy Ale - JoeNetsfan
- Planinic returns to lineup - Rich Chere - Star-Ledger
- Nets glad Zoran is returning - J.P. Pelzman - Bergen Record
- Nets Can Finally Take 12 to the Party - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Pistons-Nets Preview - AP