Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 47 | 35 | 30 | 139 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Pistons pulled away from the Hornets 139-121. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.