Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 39 | 40 | 140 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 36 | 29 | 23 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Pistons 140-119. Hornets' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.