Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Pistons 129-103. Hornets' offense had its way with the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.