Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 21 | 32 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pistons outlasted the Hawks 120-114. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.