Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 28 | 47 | 25 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 36 | 20 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Pistons 119-109. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.