Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 18 | 30 | 16 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Pistons 129-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.