Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 24 | 34 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Hawks 111-98. Pistons' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
