The Monday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Detroit Pistons from Little Caesars Arena. The Hawks (31-32) have won consecutive games and are tied with Charlotte for ninth place in the East. On Friday, Atlanta built a nine-point halftime lead and held on late to earn a 117-114 road victory against Washington.
Atlanta F De’Andre Hunter tallied a team-high 26 points on an 8-for-12 shooting performance. All-Star G Trae Young contributed 25 points (6-22 FG) and eight assists for the Hawks.
The Detroit Pistons have dropped 21 of their first 31 home games and own the second worst overall record in the East. On Friday, Detroit made the plays down the stretch of a 111-106 home victory versus Indiana. The Pistons (17-47) assisted on 28 of their 42 made field goals and connected on 15-for-30 from the three-point line.
Saddiq Bey led Detroit with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting and dished out four assists. Number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Pistons.
