Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Hawks 117-114. Pistons torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.