Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 26 | 34 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pistons fended off the Hawks 119-113. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.