Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
73
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 73 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hawks took care of the Pistons 92-73. Hawks' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.