Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 24 | 14 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Pistons 112-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.