Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
137
away
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Detroit PistonsPistons
130
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 13 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hornets fended off the Pistons 137-130 in overtime. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.