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Pistons Edge Hawks in Nail-Biter at Home

Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Little Caesars Arena

Detroit Pistons 99, Atlanta Hawks 98, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons beat Atlanta Hawks 99-98 at Little Caesars Arena on December 1, 2025.

Who was favored in Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling encounter at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Pistons narrowly defeated the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 99-98. This victory not only extends the Pistons' lead in the season series against the Hawks to 3-0 but also showcases their resilience in a tightly contested match.

The Pistons entered the game with a strong home record of 17-4, while the Hawks held a respectable 13-9 record on the road. Detroit's recent form has been impressive, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, averaging 123.4 points scored and allowing 117.4 points per game. Their most recent outing saw them triumph over the Miami Heat, winning 138-135. The Pistons' last five games reflect a slight dip in scoring, averaging 122.4 points while allowing 119.4 points, but they managed to secure a win streak of one.

On the other hand, the Hawks have also been in good form, winning seven of their last ten games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 124.0 points scored and allowed 119.6 points during this stretch. Their latest victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers, where they won 142-134. The Hawks have been particularly strong in their away games, with a 5-2 record, which includes their recent success against teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and the Charlotte Hornets.

Historically, the Pistons have dominated this matchup, leading the series 3-0 this season and holding a 4-1 advantage in their last five meetings. Their last encounter on November 19, 2025, saw the Pistons win 120-112 in Atlanta, further establishing their dominance over the Hawks.

In terms of injuries, the Hawks faced some challenges, with Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, and RayJ Dennis all listed as day-to-day due to various ailments. Their absence could impact the Hawks' depth and performance in crucial moments of the game.

The betting odds from DraftKings reflected the Pistons' strong position, with a spread of -9.5 in their favor and a money line of -410. The total points line was set at 232.5, indicating expectations of a high-scoring affair, though the final score fell short of that mark.

As for the game conditions, the atmosphere at Little Caesars Arena was electric, with fans witnessing a closely contested battle. The Pistons' ability to execute down the stretch proved pivotal, highlighted by key plays from Cade Cunningham, who scored critical points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial two-point shot that brought the score to 99-95.

The final moments of the game were tense, with the Hawks making a late push to tie the game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit a three-pointer to bring the Hawks within one point at 99-98, but time ran out before they could secure a victory. This nail-biting finish exemplified the competitive spirit of both teams and the significance of each possession in a tightly contested NBA matchup.

Overall, the Pistons' victory over the Hawks not only adds to their impressive home record but also reinforces their status as a formidable opponent in the league this season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -9.5	232.5 o -105 / u -115	Atlanta Hawks +320 · Detroit Pistons -410

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Injury report

Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks

Leaders

PointsJalen Duren21Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham8Detroit Pistons
ReboundsJalen Duren11Detroit Pistons
PointsJalen Johnson29Atlanta Hawks
AssistsJalen Johnson7Atlanta Hawks
ReboundsJalen Johnson13Atlanta Hawks

Recent form

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 8-2Streak W1123.4 scored · 117.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W138-135at Miami HeatNov 30
L109-112vs Orlando MagicNov 29
L114-117at Boston CelticsNov 26
W122-117at Indiana PacersNov 25
W129-116at Milwaukee BucksNov 23
W120-112at Atlanta HawksNov 19
W127-112vs Indiana PacersNov 18
W114-105vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 15
W124-113vs Chicago BullsNov 13
W137-135vs Washington WizardsNov 11

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2124 scored · 119.6 allowed per game5-2 away

W142-134at Philadelphia 76ersNov 30
W130-123vs Cleveland CavaliersNov 29
L113-132at Washington WizardsNov 26
W113-110vs Charlotte HornetsNov 23
W115-98at New Orleans PelicansNov 23
L126-135at San Antonio SpursNov 21
L112-120vs Detroit PistonsNov 19
W124-122at Phoenix SunsNov 17
W132-122at Utah JazzNov 14
W133-100at Sacramento KingsNov 13

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Atlanta Hawks	Detroit Pistons
Field goals	38-89	38-86
Field goal %	43	44
Three-pointers	14-40	5-26
Three-point %	35	19
Free throws	8-11	18-24
Free throw %	73	75
Rebounds	34	60
Offensive rebounds	7	18
Defensive rebounds	27	42
Assists	27	18
Steals	15	11
Blocks	4	9
Turnovers	13	22
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	20
Fast-break points	13	21
Points in the paint	42	58
Fouls	16	12
Largest lead	5	7

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter62-61Jalen Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter62-63Jalen Duren makes two point shot
3rd Quarter65-63Jalen Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vit Krejci assists)
3rd Quarter65-65Jalen Duren makes layup (Caris LeVert assists)
3rd Quarter68-65Jalen Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Luke Kennard assists)
3rd Quarter68-66Ausar Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter68-67Ausar Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter68-69Cade Cunningham makes two point shot
3rd Quarter68-71Ronald Holland II makes driving layup
3rd Quarter68-72Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter68-74Caris LeVert makes driving layup (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter70-74Jalen Johnson makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter71-74Jalen Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter71-76Ronald Holland II makes 2-foot two point shot (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter71-77Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter71-78Tobias Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter73-78Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter74-78Jalen Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter74-79Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter74-80Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter77-80Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
4th Quarter77-82Ronald Holland II makes driving layup (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter79-82Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 10-foot step back jumpshot (Jalen Johnson assists)
4th Quarter82-82Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
4th Quarter84-82Dyson Daniels makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Keaton Wallace assists)
4th Quarter84-84Daniss Jenkins makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter86-84Jalen Johnson makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter89-84Jalen Johnson makes 26-foot three point shot (Keaton Wallace assists)
4th Quarter89-86Daniss Jenkins makes 14-foot two point shot
4th Quarter89-88Jalen Duren makes 5-foot two point shot (Ausar Thompson assists)
4th Quarter89-89Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter89-91Cade Cunningham makes 6-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter89-93Caris LeVert makes two point shot
4th Quarter89-94Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-95Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-95Jalen Johnson makes 27-foot three point shot (Keaton Wallace assists)
4th Quarter95-95Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
4th Quarter95-97Cade Cunningham makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter95-99Cade Cunningham makes two point shot
4th Quarter98-99Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)