Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Hornets 122-114. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.