Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hornets snuck past the Pistons 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.