Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Pistons 92-87. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.