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NBA: Atlanta 104, Detroit 96

Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford (top) looks to block shot from Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson during the first quarter at the Pepsi Center in Denver on January 23, 2008. Denver beat Atlanta 107-100. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)
Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford (top) looks to block shot from Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson during the first quarter at the Pepsi Center in Denver on January 23, 2008. Denver beat Atlanta 107-100. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey) | License Photo

ATLANTA, March 20 (UPI) -- Al Horford led a parade of five starters scoring in double figures Sunday and the Atlanta Hawks bested the Detroit Pistons 104-96.

Horford finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, Josh Smith added 17 points and nine boards and Joe Johnson contributed 17 points and eight assists for the Hawks.

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Kirk Hinrich collected a trio of 3-pointers en route to 15 points and Marvin Williams netted 13 as Atlanta won for only the third time in nine games.

Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 22 points and eight assists off the bench.

Detroit lost for the fourth time in six games.

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