Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 34 | 23 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Pistons 121-99. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.