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.