Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Hawks snuck past the Pistons 120-116. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · 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.