Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 38 | 28 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks outlasted the Pistons 126-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.