Hawks unable to gain home court advantage to defeat Pistons on Friday

Returning from the All-Star Break the Atlanta Hawks were unable to gain home court advantage to defeat the Detroit Pistons on Friday at State Farm Arena.

The first quarter was high energy, but it was in the second quarter when, Atlanta took the lead by 14-points. Trae Young led the team with 20 points.

It was this explosive moment when Young dribbled the ball behind his back, between his legs and passed  the ball to Dewayne Dedmon, who finished with a dunk. 

on replay.

🔂🔂🔂 pic.twitter.com/2aZqSAw81b

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

At the end of the half the 14- point gap was closed and the Pistons trailed the Hawks by 2-points.

now that was a half.#TrueToAtlanta | #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/giYOGPDyrI

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

What would’ve, could’ve, should’ve never happened last night. 

Snaps from last night.#TrueToAtlanta

📸 GALLERY » https://t.co/xWK6HVrkAT pic.twitter.com/BbLeI1MPki

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

Even with Pistons Blake Griffin being ejected early in the third quarter for taunting Hawks players and receiving two technical fouls; Atlanta was unable to hold off Detroit.

Transcript: NBA Referee Josh Tiven Comments to Pool Reporter after Pistons – Hawks Game pic.twitter.com/itm3YVQroS

— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) February 23, 2019

The Hawks loss to the Pistons 122-125.

💔 💔 💔#TrueToAtlanta | #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/hsp11D56IC

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

Trae Young had a historical night when he collected 30 points and 10 assists. Trae Young now has 3, 30-point games this season, the most by a Hawks rookie since Dominique Wilkins in 1982-83.

❄❄❄ https://t.co/WXtLtkSNF7

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

John Collins also added 19 points.

📊FINAL NUMBERS📊@TheTraeYoung 30 PTS / 10 AST@jcollins20_ 19 PTS / 6 REB@mrvincecarter15 16 PTS / 16 MIN@d_dedmon3 14 PTS / 12 REB / 3 BLK@24Bazemore 12 PTS / 7 REB
@fearthefro95 10 PTS#TrueToAtlanta⁠ ⁠

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

Also, the Hawks elder statesman Vince Carter scored an impressive 16 points in 16 minutes.

"He's still got it."

🗣 WE KNOW THIS.@mrvincecarter15 goes for 1⃣6⃣ points in 1⃣6⃣ minutes.#TrueToAtlanta

🎥⤵️ pic.twitter.com/r1KukSFBaV

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

The Hawks are on a mission to gain a win when the team match-up against the Phoenix Suns Saturday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM EST.

Tonight is for the culture

🆚: @Suns
📍: @StateFarmArena
⏰: 7:00 p.m.
📺: @HawksOnFSSE
📻: @929TheGame
🎟: https://t.co/phGLrOHp8g#TrueToAtlanta x #TimeToRise pic.twitter.com/DH1pdyBEmO

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 23, 2019

#Letsgohawks