Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 38 | 37 | 18 | 128 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Hawks 128-110. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.