Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 92 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets fended off the Pistons 100-92. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. 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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.