Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons pulled away from the Hornets 119-102. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets are in a full-on tailspin. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.