By Chandler Johnson (@1788Sports, @ChandlerJ1788)

In the first period, the Hawks were able to keep up with the Detroit Pistons for most of the time, but the Pistons were able to pull away behind a 12-3 run against the Hawks. The Pistons were able to get 8 offensive rebounds in the period and shot well from distance, making four three-point shots. However, every Hawks starter except for Dewayne Dedmon was able to score. Dennis Schroder and Kent Bazemore were able to score off of some fast break opportunities off of steals. The Pistons led 26-22 at the end of the period.

The second period proved to be difficult for the Hawks, who turned it over way too much. On the bright side, Dewayne Dedmon was able to hit every shot he took, including a three-pointer, to end up with 11 points on 5-5 shooting. Harris, Drummond, and Bradley on the Pistons were all able to enter double-digit scoring during this period. The Hawks could not get much going from long distance on the night, shooting an dreadful 18.2% from distance, compared to 35.3% by the Pistons. Andre Drummond also needed just one rebound to have a first half double-double. The Pistons led 57-41 at the end of half.

In the third period, Schroder, Babbit, and Bazemore all entered double-digit scoring, and John Collins was extend his point total to 8 points off of the bench. Ish Smith on the Pistons was able to get into double-digit scoring who made his point total to 11 on the night. Harris, Drummond, and Bradley also contributed on offense. Drummond was able to get his double-double this period in points and rebounds. He also only needed three assists at this point to get a triple-double. This period we saw the Hawks cut into the Pistons’ lead by outscoring them 28-19 in the period.

During the last period, the Hawks did all they could to fight back. John Collins and Marco Belinelli were both coming alive by contributing vital points off of the bench. Collins ended up having 16 points and Belinelli ended up having 14 points on the night. Kent Bazemore also ended up having a better shooting night than usual, having 22 points on 50% shooting. Although the Hawks were able to shoot much better later on in the game, it was too little too late as their early deficit and lack of defense throughout the match proved to be too much to overcome. The Hawks lost 104-111 in what could’ve been a disaster but was a well fought game. The Hawks fall to 2-10 on their season and have a game against John Wall and the Wizards on November 11th.