Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons buried the Hawks 138-105. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.