Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 13 | 25 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 93-91. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.