Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
79
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 79 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Pistons 99-79. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.