Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Pistons 117-97. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.