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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 15 27 30 23 95
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 30 30 25 109

After Action Report

The Pistons took care of the Hornets 109-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.