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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 23 31 28 113
Atlanta HawksHawks 22 30 27 20 99

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the Hawks 113-99. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.