Overview
- Detroit beat the Hawks 120-112 on the road on the second night of a back-to-back, extending the streak to 11 and improving to 13-2.
- Cade Cunningham came back from a hip contusion to post 25 points and 10 assists, marking a franchise-first fifth straight game with 25-plus and 10-plus.
- Jalen Duren added 24 points and eight rebounds on his 22nd birthday, following a 31-point, 15-rebound performance the previous night that matched a rare efficiency feat last seen in 2010.
- Ausar Thompson returned with six points and three blocks off the bench as Daniss Jenkins contributed 14 points and seven assists and Duncan Robinson hit three early 3-pointers.
- The Pistons lead the East with their longest run since 2007-08 and best start since 2005-06, with coach J.B. Bickerstaff crediting defense that delivered key fourth-quarter stops.