Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 37 | 24 | 32 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Pistons 131-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.