Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 41 | 25 | 31 | 18 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Hawks 115-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.