Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 132 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 37 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Hornets 132-125. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · 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.