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