Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
151
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
154
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | OT3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 151 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 154 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Pistons 154-151 in triple overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.