Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pistons 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.