Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 37 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Pistons 127-123. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.