Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 124 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Hawks 124-118. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.