Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 42 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 124-121. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.