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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 27 27 23 103
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 18 24 28 97

After Action Report

The Hawks fended off the Pistons 103-97. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.