Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 20 | 32 | 27 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons pulled away from the Hornets 118-99. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.