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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 19 31 25 30 105
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 27 31 23 108

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Hornets 108-105. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.