Final
Gordon, Stuckey help Pistons over Hawks
Oct 12, 2009 - 12:40 AM AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) -- Ben Gordon scored 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the new-look Detroit Pistons remained undefeated in the preseason with a 100-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.The Pistons are now 3-0 even though Charlie Villanueva (hamstring) has yet to play. Richard Hamilton and Will Bynum combined for 26 more points, helping Detroit overcome just eight points from its starting frontcourt.
Marvin Williams led the Hawks (1-1) with 19 points, while Othello Hunter had 14 and rookie Jeff Teague scored 12.
The Pistons used Stuckey's buzzer-beating jumper to take a 49-46 lead at the half, and then moved their advantage to 75-66 on Gordon's 30-footer at the end of the third period.
The teams combined to commit 57 fouls, leading to 59 free throws.
- NBA
ATLANTA 91
DETROIT 100 FINAL
Oct 11 8:43 PM - NBA
ATLANTA 66
DETROIT 75 END, 3RD QTR
Oct 11 7:59 PM - NBA
ATLANTA 46
DETROIT 49 HALFTIME
Oct 11 7:15 PM - NBA
ATLANTA 19
DETROIT 23 END, 1ST QTR
Oct 11 6:36 PM
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