SPORTS

Pistons 121, Hawks 85

Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) passes as Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta.The Pistons won 121-85.
Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) passes as Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta.The Pistons won 121-85.
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Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) brings the ball up court during the second half.
Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) brings the ball up court during the second half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) shoots during the second half.
Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) shoots during the second half.
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Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) dunks during the second half.
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) dunks during the second half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) and Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) fight for a rebound in the first half of their game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. The Pistons won 121-85.
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) and Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) fight for a rebound in the first half of their game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. The Pistons won 121-85.
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Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy yells to his players in the first half.
Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy yells to his players in the first half.
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Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer is shown during the first half.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer is shown during the first half.
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Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) battle for a rebound in the first half.
Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) battle for a rebound in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons center Aron Bayne, top, and Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) battle for a rebound in the first half.
Detroit Pistons center Aron Bayne, top, and Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) battle for a rebound in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and forward Taurean Prince (12) as he drives to the basket in the second half .
Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and forward Taurean Prince (12) as he drives to the basket in the second half .
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Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) goes up to shoot as Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) defends in the first half.
Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) goes up to shoot as Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) defends in the first half.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) drives against Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) in the first half.
Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) drives against Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) in the first half.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) shoots against Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) in the first half.
Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) shoots against Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) goes up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and forward Taurean Prince (12) in the second half.
Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) goes up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and forward Taurean Prince (12) in the second half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) goes for a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) and center Dwight Howard (8) in the second half.
Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) goes for a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) and center Dwight Howard (8) in the second half.
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