Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 36 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hornets squeaked past the Pistons 108-104. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.