Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 40 | 20 | 25 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Hornets 116-100. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.