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Pistons defeat the Hawks despite turnover miscues
- Cade Cunningham hit his eighth basket of the fourth quarter to seal a four-point Detroit lead late in the game.
- Detroit dominated the paint, holding a 58–42 edge and grabbing more rebounds than Atlanta.
- Ron Holland energized Detroit off the bench with key rebounds and an important finish during a late surge.
- Jalen Duren imposed his physical presence early, setting the tone with a strong baseline drive and finish.
- The Pistons benefited from 19 second-chance points and 21 fastbreak points to stay ahead.
- Atlanta overcame early shooting struggles by staying close with solid interior play and defense.
- Detroit’s defense repeatedly forced stops in key moments, according to coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
- Hawks coach Quinn Snyder emphasized limiting turnovers and second-chance opportunities as keys.
- The teams traded momentum as the game remained decided by a narrow margin late.
- Ausar Thompson contributed as part of Detroit’s solid guard play in the late stretch.
- The Pistons improved to stay within reach of a potential streak, with the win coming at home against a division rival.
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