Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Hawks 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.