Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 116-115. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.