The Hawks have been stewing for three days after being upset at home by the lowly Lakers this past Tuesday. They are anxious to redeem themselves and have a patsy to take their frustrations out on - the Pistons.

Detroit is 1-6 in its last seven games and really struggling offensively under new coach Stan Van Gundy. The Pistons rank 27th in scoring and 29th in field goal percentage. Only once has Detroit reached triple-digits this season. They have also lost in 10 of their past 11 visits to Atlanta.

Morale is not good right now in Detroit either. The latest to clash with Van Gundy is Josh Smith, who is having another horrible season making less than 37 percent of his shots from the floor. The Hawks know all too well about Smith's ball hogging and low percentages since he was a former long-time teammate.

Detroit's strength is an active frontcourt, but Atlanta more than counters that with All-Stars Paul Millsap and Al Horford. Jeff Teague is a much better point guard, too, than Brandon Jennings.