ATLANTA — The Pistons are short-handed most nights, which has become routine down the final stretch of the regular season. However, that fact becomes more glaring when they face opponents with prominent frontcourts, especially without two of their best big men.
Detroit couldn’t keep the Atlanta Hawks off the offensive glass, which led to their downfall in a 129-107 loss — its fourth consecutive defeat.
Clint Capela was primarily responsible for Atlanta’s dominance on the boards. He grabbed 16 rebounds, 12 of which were on the offensive side of the ball, which contributed to extra possessions. He added 12 points. Overall, the Hawks finished with a 61-35 rebounding edge over the Pistons.
