Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 36 | 25 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Hornets 115-91. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.