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Atlanta Hawks: Grades From 105-98 Win Over Detroit Pistons

By Andrew Snyder

Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) defends Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) defends Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts with team mate forward Kent Bazemore (24) after making foul shots against the New York Knicks during the overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Knicks 102-98 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts with team mate forward Kent Bazemore (24) after making foul shots against the New York Knicks during the overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Knicks 102-98 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Starting Five

B+. This wasn’t the same Dennis Schroder Hawks fans have seen throughout the month of December. He still played relatively well, he just wasn’t as sharp as he’s been lately. Schroder had 17 points and seven assists on 6-for-14 shooting. He was solid from outside, knocking down 2-of-4 three-point attempts. Four turnovers and an inability to finish from two-point range only slightly diminished a solid overall performance.. PG. Atlanta Hawks. DENNIS SCHRODER

B+. This game was a step in the right direction for Kent Bazemore. Baze had 10 points, four assists, two rebounds, three steals, and a block. He shot 4-for-8 from the field and missed the only three-pointer he attempted. Bazemore seemed hesitant to shoot from outside. He’s been fighting his jumper all season, so this makes sense. Some might see this as a concern. I saw this as a positive. Rather than hurt the team by continuing to launch outside shots, Bazemore looked to get inside or move the ball.. SG. Atlanta Hawks. KENT BAZEMORE

It was a quiet game offensively for <a rel=. SF. Atlanta Hawks. THABO SEFOLOSHA. B-

A+. <a rel=. PF. Atlanta Hawks. PAUL MILLSAP

A. Dwight Howard has been old reliable for the Hawks. He recorded another double-double tonight, scoring 10 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. This is what Howard does now. He gets double-doubles and doesn’t cause controversy. It’s wonderful to see. He shot an efficient 4-for-7 from the field, and pestered Andre Drummond into shooting 5-for-12 from the floor. Say what you will about Howard, but he can still rebound and he can still defend.. C. Atlanta Hawks. DWIGHT HOWARD

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