Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 7 | 125 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 6 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 125-124 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. 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.