Celtics are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 35 22 27 27 10 121
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 27 24 34 9 120

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 121-120 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.