Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 22 | 31 | 35 | 107 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 25 | 42 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Pistons 120-107. Hawks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.