Pistons 104,
Hawks 100
How the game was won: Andre Drummond had 19 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Pistons to a come-from behind victory over the Hawks in an exhibition game Saturday night at Philips Arena. Al Horford had 12 points (six in the fourth quarter), six rebounds and four assists in 21 minutes for the Hawks, who had five players in double figures led by Jeff Teague with 16. Paul Millsap, who finished with just five points, missed four straight free throws in the final 29 seconds with the game on the line.
Turning point: The Pistons went on a 24-5 fourth-quarter run to erase a 13-point deficit. D.J. Augustin scored with 32.8 seconds left to give the Pistons a 104-100 lead after the Hawks battled back and pulled to within a point.
Number: 40.7. The Hawks' 3-point field goal percentage (11 of 27). Shelvin Mack went 4 of 5 from behind the arc.
Next: The Hawks play their final home exhibition game Monday against the Hornets. The exhibition season ends Wednesday at the Spurs.
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