Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hornets downed the Pistons 119-109. Hornets torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.
- 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.