GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NBA: DETROIT (11-5) at ATLANTA (7-9)

NBA: DETROIT (11-5) at ATLANTA (7-9)

<h3>Pistons aim to extend dominant streak</h3>

<div class="pre">Detroit (11-5) at Atlanta (7-9) 7:00 pm EST</div>

ATLANTA (Ticker) - Competition has been hard to find lately forthe Detroit Pistons.


The Pistons go for their fourth straight big win when theytravel to Philips Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks.

Since their last loss - a 103-93 home setback against the UtahJazz - Detroit has routed the Cleveland Cavaliers, MilwaukeeBucks and New Jersey Nets by an average of 28 points. Duringthat stretch, the Pistons are averaging nearly 115 points.

Detroit has also won five of its last six, including a 118-95triumph of the Nets on Sunday. Richard Hamilton and ChaunceyBillups led six Pistons in double figures with 19 and 18 points,respectively.


The Hawks are streaking as well, winning four of their last sixand return home after downing the Philadelphia 76ers, 88-79, onMonday. Josh Smith scored 22 points, and rookie Al Horfordadded 12 points and 13 rebounds as Atlanta posted its third roadwin of the season.


Unlike Detroit, Atlanta has not found its offensive groove yet,scoring at least 100 points in just four games this season. TheHawks' 93.8 points-per-game average is tied with the New YorkKnicks for the eighth-worst mark in the league.

 

NBA: DETROIT at ATLANTA

<div class="pre">DETROIT VS ATLANTA - INACTIVES

DETROIT ATLANTA

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
R DUPREE COACH'S DECISION L WRIGHT HAMSTRING INJURY
R STUCKEY HAND INJURY T LUE CALF INJURY
C SAMB COACH'S DECISION S CLAXTON HAND INJURY</div>

 

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<div class="pre">DETROIT AT ATLANTA - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


DETROIT ATLANTA

F Antonio McDyess F Josh Smith
F Tayshaun Prince F Marvin Williams
C Rasheed Wallace C Al Horford
G Chauncey Billups G Anthony Johnson
G Richard Hamilton G Joe Johnson

OFFICIALS: Mike Callahan
Bill Kennedy
Orlandis Poole</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 9
ATLANTA 4 9:03 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 13
ATLANTA 10 5:57 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 23
ATLANTA 17 3:03 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 33
ATLANTA 26 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DETROIT 33 33
ATLANTA 26 26 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

DET - ANTONIO MCDYESS 8, RASHEED WALLACE 8,
RICHARD HAMILTON 6
ATL - JOSH SMITH 9, JOE JOHNSON 5, AL HORFORD
4</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 40
ATLANTA 35 9:01 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 45
ATLANTA 39 6:08 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 48
ATLANTA 46 3:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 57
ATLANTA 48 HALFTIME</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DETROIT 33 24 57
ATLANTA 26 22 48 HALFTIME

HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME

DET - RICHARD HAMILTON 10, TAYSHAUN PRINCE 10,
JARVIS HAYES 10
ATL - MARVIN WILLIAMS 10, JOSH CHILDRESS 9,
JOSH SMITH 9</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 64
ATLANTA 52 9:06 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 66
ATLANTA 56 5:57 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 79
ATLANTA 57 2:46 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 87
ATLANTA 61 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DETROIT 33 24 30 87
ATLANTA 26 22 13 61 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

DET - TAYSHAUN PRINCE 21, RICHARD HAMILTON 14,
RASHEED WALLACE 11
ATL - JOSH SMITH 13, JOSH CHILDRESS 11, MARVIN
WILLIAMS 11</div>

 

NBA: DETROIT at ATLANTA

<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 91
ATLANTA 66 8:57 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DETROIT 95
ATLANTA 77 5:45 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>