Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Pistons 101-99. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.