Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 35 | 29 | 38 | 137 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 31 | 38 | 33 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks squeaked past the Pistons 140-137. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.