Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Hawks 113-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.