Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Hawks 119-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.