Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Hawks 124-89. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.