Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Hawks 112-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.