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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 16 25 24 28 93
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 25 28 27 107

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Pistons 107-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.