Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 21 | 38 | 29 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Hawks 114-105. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.