Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 13 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Hawks 96-95. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.