Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets snuck past the Pistons 123-119. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.