Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 32 | 21 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 22 | 32 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks edged the Pistons 116-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.