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Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 29 26 30 116
Atlanta HawksHawks 33 26 28 32 119

After Action Report

The Hawks snuck past the Pistons 119-116. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.