Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 18 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Hawks 122-106. Pistons' offense had its way with the Hawks. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.