The Atlanta Hawks battled the Detroit Pistons in a game that had Eastern Conference standings implications as the Hawks began the day a game in a half in front of the Pistons for sixth place. The Pistons had lost seven consecutive games in Atlanta, while the Hawks come in having won four consecutive home games.
I’ll skip to the chase — the Pistons are now ahead of the Hawks in standings after a 114-104 victory.
The Hawks started Onyeka Okongwu for the second straight game, as he has averaged 17.3 and 14 rebounds per game while shooting 63% from the field in his last four games.