Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 30 | 39 | 26 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks survived the Pistons 118-113. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.