Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Hornets 125-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.