Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 34 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Hawks 121-102. Pistons' starting five clicked while the Hawks looked disjointed. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.