Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 39 | 25 | 35 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 28 | 39 | 37 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks pulled away from the Pistons 139-121. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.