Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 79 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Pistons 110-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.