Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 35 | 29 | 27 | 125 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Hornets 125-102. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.