Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 28 | 27 | 35 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 115-114. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.