Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks 3/21/23 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/20/2023 at 8:32 PM ET

State Farm Arena will play host to a Tuesday night NBA clash between the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons (16-56) have dropped 14 of their last 15 games and own the worst overall record in the league. On Sunday, Detroit was outscored by 19 points during the fourth quarter of a 112-100 home loss versus Miami.

Second-year pro James Wiseman led Detroit with 22 points on 10-for-13 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds. Veteran G Cory Joseph scored 16 points in 29 minutes off the bench. Killian Hayes added 13 points and 11 assists for the Pistons, who missed 22 of 32 three-point attempts.

The Atlanta Hawks are four games above .500 at home and hold a half-game lead over Toronto for eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Atlanta was outscored by 30 points during the second half of a disappointing 126-118 road loss against San Antonio. The Hawks (35-36) led 83-61 at halftime and outrebounded the Spurs by a 51-41 margin.

Dejounte Murray led seven Atlanta players in double figures with 22 points (10-25 FG), eight assists, and six rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu added 17 points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench. Trae Young was limited to nine points on 4-for-15 from the field. 

Atlanta G Dejounte Murray is dealing with a non-COVID related illness and is listed as questionable for this game. The Pistons rank 28th in the league in defensive efficiency. The Hawks just blew a 22-point halftime lead because they continue to struggle to get stops. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 129-117.

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