Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 34 | 23 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pistons 118-114. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.