Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pistons 119-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.