Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 8 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hawks snuck past the Pistons 123-118 in overtime. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.