Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
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Detroit PistonsPistons
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Hawks 120-113. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.