In overtime, CJ McCollum sealed the deal for Atlanta with a tiebreaking three-point play. Top Performer March 25, 2026 Hawks 130, Pistons 129 (OT) Jalen Johnson: 27 PTS, 8 REB, 12 AST Dec 12, 2025 Pistons 142, Hawks 115 Isaiah Stewart: 17 PTS Dec 1, 2025 Pistons 99, Hawks 98 Cade Cunningham: 18 PTS (8 in final 3:21) Nov 18, 2025 Pistons 120, Hawks 112 Cade Cunningham: 25 PTS, 10 AST The Current Landscape (2025–26 Regular Season)
Detroit mounted a furious comeback, using a 30–5 run to eventually take the lead. Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
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 In overtime, CJ McCollum sealed the deal for
Atlanta came out firing, building a massive 73–52 lead by late in the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Hawks finished 6th in the East
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.
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: