Hoopinion: December 14th Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks (16-9) @ Detroit Pistons (7-18)

[Hawksquawk]

TIP-OFF: 7:30pm (EST)

TELEVISION: SportSouth

RADIO: The Hawks have moved to 97.9 on the FM dial this season.

CHAT: Daily Dime Live

GAME NOTES: Hawks/Pistons

ATLANTA INJURY REPORT: Joe Johnson is out.

DETROIT INJURY REPORT: Jonas Jerebko and Terrico White are out.

BY THE NUMBERS

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
ATL (off)	90.5	1.086	51.1	22.6	24.2	14.8
DET (def)	87.9	1.128	51.6	30	28.6	15.2

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
ATL (def)	90.7	1.055	48.8	28.3	25.6	14.5
DET (off)	88	1.053	48	21.7	25.9	15.3

OTHER PERSPECTIVES: Piston Powered

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY: Atlanta -4.5, 186.5 o/u

PREVIOUSLY...the Detroit Pistons have lost 8 of 9 games to fall to 7-18 on the season and attract national attention for their poor play after blowing a 25-point second half lead at home against the Raptors on Sunday.

The Hawks beat the Pistons 94-85 on November 3rd.

Consider this an open thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game (but pre-recap) thoughts.

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