Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Hornets 116-107. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.