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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 23 29 20 99
Atlanta HawksHawks 21 28 20 20 89

After Action Report

The Pistons handled the Hawks 99-89. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.