Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Pistons 124-99. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.