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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 27 29 27 18 101
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 33 27 35 119

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Hawks 119-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.