Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Hornets 120-89. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.