Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 35 | 36 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Pistons 126-93. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.