Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 28 | 34 | 42 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Pistons 127-98. Hawks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.