Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 33 | 21 | 23 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 34 | 28 | 38 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Hawks 135-102. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.