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