Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Pistons 116-108. Hawks' positional fit overwhelmed the Pistons rotation. Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.