Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Hornets 101-94. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.