Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 37 | 26 | 25 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 119-118. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.