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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 43 35 28 27 133
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 26 24 37 118

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Hornets downed the Pistons 133-118. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.