Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 107 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Pistons 108-107. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.