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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 38 34 30 19 121
Atlanta HawksHawks 38 18 38 23 117

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 121-117. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.