Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 22 | 15 | 29 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 97 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons fended off the Hawks 97-89. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.