Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 11 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Hawks 126-123 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.