The Pistons ended a three game slide on Wednesday night with a 104-98 win over the Atlanta Hawks, in the final game before an eight day NBA All-Star break. The All-Star Game is Sunday night in Los Angeles. The Pistons led by as many as 30 points in the second half, but had to hold off a late Atlanta charge to get the victory. Ish Smith scored 22 points, while Blake Griffin had 13 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists for the Pistons. Detroit is back in action at home on Friday, February 23, against Boston.
