The Pistons showed the Hawks how far they still have to go after burying them.  The Pistons played the dirty D against the Hawks holding them to 36.3% shooting from the floor.  Nazr Mohammad led the way for the Pistons with 19 points and 10 rebounds.  Tayshaun Prince backed him up with 16 points.  Richard Hamilton pitched in with 16 points and 4 assists.  Jason Maxiell (14 points) and Flip Murray (11 points) each provided offense off the bench.

The Pistons improved to 17-8 on the season with this win.