Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Pistons 105-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.