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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 25 20 29 100
Detroit PistonsPistons 35 27 23 25 110

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Hawks 110-100. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.