Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 123-121. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.