Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Hornets 122-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.