Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Pistons 103-102. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. 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.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.