Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 40 | 36 | 37 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Hawks 135-104. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.