Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
145
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
143
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | OT3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 145 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 145-143 in triple overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.