Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons shocked the Hornets 115-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.