A recap of the Hawks’ 118-114 victory over the Pistons Wednesday:
Noteworthy
* The game featured six players with double-doubles – Kent Bazemore, Paul Millsap and Al Horford for the Hawks and Tobias Harris, Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson for the Pistons.
* It was Bazemore’s first double-double of the season.
* Drummond had 18 points and 18 rebounds for the Pistons.
* Al Horford was a plus-24 and Millsap was a plus-19.
* The Pistons held just a 48-46 rebound advantage, including 9-8 on the offensive glass.
* All five Pistons starters scored in double figures.
* Dennis Schroder had 18 points, seven assists, two steals and one rebound in 21 minutes off the bench.
* The Hawks outrebounded the Pistons 30-26 in the second half.
* The Hawks bench outscored the Pistons bench 43-22.
* Horford is 9 of 18 from 3-point range over the past five games.
Key stat
28 of 39
The Pistons’ numbers from the free-throw line, which included Andre Drummond going 8 of 17.
Quote of the game
“I don’t think we pay too much attention to the standings, but now that you say it, it’s a big win.” – Jeff Teague
Report card
Offense: A-minus
The Hawks were good, shooting 44 percent and putting up 118 points. They scored 30 or more points in three of the four quarters. The Hawks only committed 12 turnovers. However, they nearly blew a nine-point lead with just over a minute remaining.
Defense: B
Give the Pistons credit. They made a lot of shots, especially early as the finished the first quarter with a 63 percent shooting percentage. The Hawks got stronger in the second half. The strategy to foul Andre Drummond paid off.
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