Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 19 | 31 | 27 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 24 | 32 | 12 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Pistons outlasted the Hornets 104-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.