Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 38 | 28 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets downed the Pistons 116-106. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.