Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
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Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 87 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Pistons 126-87. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.