Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Pistons 104-97. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.