Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
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Detroit PistonsPistons
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 37 | 29 | 11 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 23 | 36 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Hornets 99-97. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.