Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Pistons 121-108. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.