Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Pistons 120-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.