Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 104 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Hawks 104-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.