Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 81 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 32 | 19 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Hornets 106-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.