Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
72
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 72 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 21 | 38 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Pistons 118-72. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.