Yes. A perfect way to hit the All-Star break, by beating the Pistons in Detroit and winning the season series in the process. Another team effort gets the job done tonight, with Joe Johnson (as usual) leading the way with 27, and Flip Murray (becoming more and more usual) coming up huge with 23. Flip's offense was particularly important tonight, as he got several of his baskets on drives to the hole that kept the Pistons defense honest.

The fourth quarter was terrific for the Hawks - every time the Pistons tried to make a run, they had an answer. Leading by 6 to start the period (76-70), Atlanta never let Detroit get closer than 2 points even as they were never able to extend their lead to more than 7. That's incredibly consistent offense in the face of a hostile crowd, especially against a team that's beaten you 7 straight times at home.

And so we hit the break at 31-21, having rebounded to win four of five to match the four of five losses they hit previously. Now the guys can take a few days to get some rest, visit their families, and prepare for what will be a rough, rough final 30 - that is of course except for JJ, Mike Bibby, and Al Horford, who head to Phoenix to compete in the festivities surrounding All-Star Weekend.

Congrats to the coaches and players for an excellent first half.