Detroit mounted a furious comeback, using a 30–5 run to eventually take the lead.
Atlanta came out firing, building a massive 73–52 lead by late in the second quarter. Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
The Pistons finished the regular season with a stellar , securing the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2007. Meanwhile, the Hawks finished 6th in the East with a 46–36 record , avoiding the play-in tournament and winning the Southeast Division title. Detroit mounted a furious comeback, using a 30–5
The and Atlanta Hawks have written a new chapter in their rivalry during a historic 2025–26 season . While the Pistons dominated the regular-season standings, the Hawks proved they could still play spoiler in a high-stakes series of matchups. Season Series Recap: A Rollercoaster of Emotions Meanwhile, the Hawks finished 6th in the East
The most recent encounter on March 25, 2026, was an absolute thriller that saw the Hawks escape with a at Little Caesars Arena. The game was a tale of two halves: