Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 22 | 16 | 33 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Pistons 120-105. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.