Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 19 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 103-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.