The 3-9 #Pistons are in Atlanta to take on the 5-5 Hawks Friday night. Detroit, who has lost four in a row will try to rebound to get out of Central Division cellar.

The good:I guess things can only get better…right?
The bad: Josh Smith, his 36.9 shooting percentage and his rift with Stan Van Gundy.

Josh Smith and SVG have an verbal exchange. #Pistons

— VinceEllis (@AlabamaScribe56) November 20, 2014

Seems to be over the defensive coverage. #Pistons

— VinceEllis (@AlabamaScribe56) November 20, 2014

The unknown: Will the Stan Van Gundy Josh Smith issue be resolved or will the same things repeat themselves as they did last year in Atlanta?

Injuries
Pistons:: Gigi Datome and Cartier Martin are doubtful. Jodie Meeks is OUT.
Hawks: None

Fact: Detroit had lost five of six to the Hawks and 10 straight at Atlanta before a 102-95 win April 8.
Fact: Darvin Ham won an NBA Championship as a player with Detroit in 2003-04 is an assistant coach for the Hawks.
Fact: Greg Monroe (15.8 ppg, 10.5 rpg) is one of 11 NBA players who are averaging a double-double this season.

Tip off is at 7:30 pm and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Detroit . If you can’t catch the game on TV, catch it on the radio over at Detroit Sports 105.1.