Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Hawks 119-105. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.