The Pistons had to fight to the end to hold off the youthful and talented Atlanta Hawks.  Chauncey Billups led the way for the Pistons with 24 points, 10 assists and 3 steals.  Tayshaun Prince added some muscle with 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Richard Hamilton had an off night shooting (5 of 16) but he still finished with 15 points.  Rasheed Wallace was very busy with 14 points & 13 rebounds.  Nazr Mohammed pitched in with 11 points.

The Pistons improved to 7-5 on the season.