Detroit Pistons - Atlanta Hawks - Stream 6 «2026 Release»

This victory allowed the Hawks to avoid a four-game regular-season sweep by the Pistons. Earlier in the 2025–26 season, Detroit had dominated with wins of 120–112, 99–98, and a massive 142–115 blowout. Despite this loss, the Pistons finished the season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 60–22 record, while the Hawks secured the sixth seed at 46–36.

: Nearly recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds. Detroit Pistons - Atlanta Hawks - Stream 6

The Hawks dominated early, surging to a 21-point lead in the first half and entering the break up 73–55. However, the Pistons ignited a 16–0 run to start the third quarter, completely erasing the deficit and turning the game into a back-and-forth battle that saw 13 lead changes. This victory allowed the Hawks to avoid a

: Scored 27 points, including the team's final 11 points in regulation and the decisive three-point play in overtime to secure the win. : Nearly recorded a triple-double with 27 points,