Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 38 | 29 | 20 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks pulled away from the Pistons 125-114. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.