Billups' Pistons Hit Clutch Shots In Thrilling 118-115 Victory
The Detroit Pistons came away with a thrilling 118-115 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Pistons End Slide With Clutch Shots
After dropping their last two games, the Pistons (4-6) ended their slide by hitting clutch shots down the stretch to secure the victory. Saddiq Bey hit a pair of free throws with 26.3 seconds remaining to give Detroit a 116-113 lead. After Atlanta’s Clint Capela split a pair of free throws, Hamidou Diallo drew a foul on a drive to the basket and drained both free throws with 12.2 seconds left, effectively sealing the win.
Billups Lauds Team's Effort
Head coach Dwane Casey praised his team’s effort in gutting out the win. “Our guys showed a lot of heart and determination tonight,” Casey said. “We didn’t play our best, but we found a way to win when it mattered most.”
Cunningham's Quiet Night
Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, had a relatively quiet night for the Pistons, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-13 shooting. However, he contributed in other ways, dishing out 12 assists and grabbing eight rebounds. Saddiq Bey was Detroit’s leading scorer with 26 points on 11-of-20 shooting, while Jerami Grant added 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Atlanta's Collapse
The Hawks (5-6) held a 113-107 lead with 3:47 remaining in the game, but they went cold from the field down the stretch. Atlanta missed its last six shots from the field and committed two turnovers in the final minutes, allowing Detroit to rally for the win.
Capela's Dominance
Despite Atlanta’s late-game collapse, Capela was a force for the Hawks, finishing with 28 points and 19 rebounds. Dejounte Murray added 22 points and Trae Young had 20 points and 11 assists.
Conclusion:
The Pistons’ victory was a much-needed one after dropping their previous two games. They showed resilience and determination in gutting out the win, and hit clutch shots when it mattered most. The Hawks, on the other hand, will need to regroup after blowing a late lead.
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