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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120–112 on November 18 at State Farm Arena, with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren each scoring 24 points to lead the visitors. Detroit's superior efficiency proved decisive: the Pistons shot 54.2 percent from the field compared to Atlanta's 48.3 percent, while holding a 39–35 rebounding advantage and forcing 12 turnovers against their own 12 miscues. The Hawks countered with J. Johnson's 25 points and N. Alexander-Walker's 24, along with 15 made three-pointers, but Atlanta's defensive rating of 121.8 points per 100 possessions betrayed their inability to contain Detroit's balanced attack. The Pistons' strong start—35 points in the opening quarter—set the tone early, and despite Atlanta's fourth-quarter push, Detroit's 12 steals and 121.8 offensive rating proved insurmountable. The loss marks a defensive struggle for the Hawks, who must tighten their perimeter defense heading into their next matchup.
