Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 99-96. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.