Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pistons 113-109. Hornets' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.