Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 21 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Hawks 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.