Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Hawks 118-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.