Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 96-94. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.