Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 100 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 15 | 30 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 100-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.