Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Pistons 109-97. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.