Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 133 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Hawks 133-126. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.