Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Hornets 117-104. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.