Hawks Lose Preseason Finale

On a night when some players could possibly be playing their last NBA game of the year, the Hawks as a team didn't make a good impression, losing to the lowly Detroit Pistons, 104-88. Hawks' Anthony Tolliver, Damion James, Mike Scott and James Anderson are all fighting for the last few spots available on the team. The roster has to be set at a maximum of fifteen players by October 29th.
The Pistons led after the first quarter and never looked back. Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight each scored sixteen points to lead the Pistons during the game. Longtime Pistons' star Tayshaun Prince added fifteen points to help the Detroit finish the preseason at an even 4-4 record.
The Hawks never seemed to find an offensive rhythm, as they were down by eleven at the half and ended up losing by sixteen points. Most of the games this preseason, the Hawks would have five or six players in double figures with points. Tonight was different, as they only had two. Lou Williams led the way with seventeen points off the bench and Al Horford finished with ten. Horford pulled down six rebounds and James, one roster hopeful, also pulled down six, as they tied for the lead in that category.
The Hawks finish their preseason with a 3-4 record. They hope to perform a lot better in the regular season. Recently, ESPN said they believe the Hawks will finish as the number two seed in the Eastern Conference, behind the Miami Heat. That puts the Hawks under a ton of pressure to not have a let down season. They will begin their pursuit of a sixth consecutive playoff appearance next Friday, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m. against the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena.

New Hawk Kyle Korver drives in for a lay-up against the Detroit Pistons. The Hawks lost 104-88.
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