Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 86 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks demolished the Pistons 109-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.