Pistons 81 Hornets 82

After winning 8 straight games the Pistons finally lost last night. The Hornets beat the Pistons in a very tight game (82-81). With 17 seconds left in the game Chauncey Billups hit a 3 pointer to put the Pistons up by one point. New Orleans went to Magloire, who's shot was blocked out of bounds by Pistons' center Ben Wallace with six seconds to go. The Hornets inbounded the ball to David Wesley. Wesley threw up a shot,but it was blocked again by Ben Wallace. Jamaal M. picked up the loose ball and swished an uncontested jump shot as time expired. Even with the loss the Pistons still played a decent game. Rip H. had 17 points. Ben Wallace added 13 points,15 rebounds, and 5 blocks. This was the first time in 9 games the Pistons have allowed 80 points.