Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 32 | 35 | 20 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Hawks 124-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.