Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Hornets 100-94. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.