Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Pistons 103-96. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.