Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 29 | 20 | 107 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pistons pulled away from the Hawks 107-97. Pistons torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.