Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 133 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Hawks 133-100. Pistons torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.