The Hawks headed on the road for the first time in the 2022-23 season and met up with a young and struggling Detroit Pistons squad for the first of a two-game, back-to-back set in the Motor City. The Pistons came into this contest at 1-3 and sporting the worst net efficiency in the NBA. Additionally, they were without number five overall pick Jaden Ivey, Marvin Bagley III and Alec Burks.
De’Andre Hunter started the action with two tough runners in the lane, including this first bucket borne out of brute strength.
The Hawks couldn’t be slowed down in the early period, putting points on the board every trip down the court until the first timeout then beyond.