Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 41 | 29 | 26 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Pistons 126-120. Hawks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Hawks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.