Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 32 | 26 | 36 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pistons demolished the Hawks 120-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.