Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Pistons 112-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.