Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 18 | 29 | 27 | 94 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 28 | 36 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks buried the Pistons 115-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. It was over by halftime.
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 · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.