Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 26 | 17 | 32 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pistons 105-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.