Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 24 | 25 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 120-118. Pistons torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.