Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Hornets 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.