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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 26 22 26 100
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 36 21 25 108

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Hornets 108-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.