Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Detroit Pistons overcame an early deficit against the Charlotte Hornets, securing a 97-89 victory in a regular season matchup. Despite a dominant offensive outing from Brandon Miller for Charlotte, Cade Cunningham led a balanced scoring attack for Detroit to pull away. The Hornets held a narrow lead after the first quarter, 22-21, and extended their advantage in the second period, outscoring the Pistons 29-23 to take a 51-44 lead into halftime.

Detroit found its rhythm after the break, unleashing a powerful 32-19 third quarter that completely reversed the game's momentum. Cade Cunningham was instrumental in the Pistons' surge, finishing with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, including four successful three-pointers. He was complemented by efficient scoring from Paul Reed, who added 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting with two threes, and Daniss Jenkins, who contributed 14 points.

The Hornets, spearheaded by Brandon Miller's 31 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists, battled to regain control, but Detroit maintained its newfound lead. Miller shot 12-of-26 from the field, hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Dennis Schroder also chipped in 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists for Charlotte. The Pistons closed out the game with a 21-19 fourth quarter, solidifying their eight-point victory, a result that aligned with SportsFBI's pregame lean favoring Detroit at 77%.