Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 35 | 31 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons handled the Hawks 117-98. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.