Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 32 | 38 | 24 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets survived the Pistons 131-127. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.