Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Hornets 119-110. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.