Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
78
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 11 | 19 | 32 | 16 | 78 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pistons blew the doors off the Hawks 109-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.