Pistons and Hawks Clash in Peach State Battle
The Detroit Pistons take on the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Tuesday night.

The Pistons (16-56) are playing out the string on another disappointing season, and they'll enter Tuesday's contest having lost three straight games. Their most recent stumble came Sunday evening, when they dropped a 112-100 decision to the Miami Heat. James Wiseman paced the Pistons with a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double. Cory Joseph managed 16 points, three rebounds and two assists. Rodney McGruder registered 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Marvin Bagley compiled 14 points, four assists, three rebounds and one block. Killian Hayes mustered a 13-point, 11-assist double-double that included four rebounds and two steals. Jaden Ivey offered 11 points, five assists and four rebounds.

The Pistons will remain without Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), Jalen Duren (head), Isaiah Stewart (shoulder/hip), Hamidou Diallo (ankle) and Alec Burks (foot) for Tuesday's game. Isaiah Livers (hip) and R.J. Hampton (back) will carry questionable tags.

The Hawks (35-36) remain in the fight for an Eastern Conference postseason spot, but they enter Tuesday's game in poor form with three losses in the last four contests. Their most recent stumble came Sunday afternoon, when they fell to the San Antonio Spurs by a 126-118 score. Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 22 points, adding eight assists, six rebounds and one steal. Onyeka Okongwu delivered 17 points, seven rebounds, one steal and one block. Clint Capela and A.J. Griffin generated matching 15-point contributions while recording 12 and seven boards, respectively. John Collins supplied 14 points, six rebounds and two assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic poured in 13 points, while De'Andre Hunter registered 12 points, five rebounds and two assists.

The Hawks will be without Jalen Johnson (hamstring/groin) for Tuesday's game. Murray (illness) will carry a questionable tag.

Tuesday's game marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. The Hawks hold a 3-0 series lead.
Posted on: 3/20/2023 4:21 PM