Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Pistons 92-90. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.