In their most recent matchup, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 118–100 at Spectrum Center. Jalen Duren led Detroit with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball topped Charlotte with 27 points and 8 assists. Full player-by-player stats for both teams are listed below.
🕯 Quick Highlights
⚬ Final result: Pistons win 118–100 on the road in Charlotte
⚬ Detroit’s top performer: Jalen Duren posts 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
⚬ Charlotte’s top performer: LaMelo Ball leads all scorers with 27 points
⚬ Bench impact: Detroit’s reserves outscored Charlotte’s bench, 45 to 23
⚬ Next matchup: The two teams meet again on October 28, 2026, in Detroit
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Final Score and Game Summary
Detroit controlled this game from the opening tip and never trailed for long, closing it out as a comfortable 118–100 road win. The Pistons shot better from the field all night and pulled away for good in the fourth quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Detroit Pistons | 36 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 118 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 100 |
Charlotte actually won the second quarter, but a quiet 10-point fourth quarter sealed its fate. Detroit’s balanced five players in double figures proved too much down the stretch.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Detroit Pistons Player Stats (Box Score)
▪ Jalen Duren — Center
Points: 20 | Rebounds: 9 | Assists: 4 | Steals: 0
Shooting: 8-11 FG, 0-0 on threes
▪ Duncan Robinson — Guard
Points: 19 | Rebounds: 3 | Assists: 1 | Steals: 1
Shooting: 6-11 FG, 3-7 on threes
▪ Cade Cunningham — Guard
Points: 14 | Rebounds: 2 | Assists: 7 | Steals: 1
Shooting: 7-13 FG, 0-3 on threes
▪ Ronald Holland II — Forward
Points: 13 | Rebounds: 5 | Assists: 1 | Steals: 1
Shooting: 5-10 FG, 3-5 on threes
▪ Ausar Thompson — Forward
Points: 12 | Rebounds: 5 | Assists: 6 | Steals: 3
Shooting: 5-8 FG, 0-0 on threes
▪ Tobias Harris — Forward
Points: 8 | Rebounds: 6 | Assists: 0 | Steals: 0
Shooting: 3-5 FG, 1-1 on threes
▪ Daniss Jenkins — Guard
Points: 6 | Rebounds: 1 | Assists: 3 | Steals: 2
Shooting: 2-9 FG, 0-3 on threes
▪ Javonte Green — Guard
Points: 6 | Rebounds: 2 | Assists: 0 | Steals: 1
Shooting: 1-1 FG, 1-1 on threes
▪ Caris LeVert — Guard
Points: 6 | Rebounds: 2 | Assists: 3 | Steals: 2
Shooting: 2-7 FG, 0-1 on threes
▪ Isaiah Stewart — Forward-Center
Points: 5 | Rebounds: 3 | Assists: 0 | Steals: 1
Shooting: 2-4 FG, 0-1 on threes
▪ Kevin Huerter — Guard-Forward
Points: 5 | Rebounds: 3 | Assists: 3 | Steals: 1
Shooting: 2-5 FG, 1-3 on threes
▪ Paul Reed — Forward
Points: 4 | Rebounds: 7 | Assists: 0 | Steals: 0
Shooting: 2-4 FG, 0-1 on threes
Detroit’s bench delivered 45 points, led by Duncan Robinson’s 19-point outing on efficient shooting from beyond the arc.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Charlotte Hornets Player Stats (Box Score)
#1 — LaMelo Ball (G)
27 PTS · 5 REB · 8 AST · 2 STL
Shooting: 7-20 FG | 6-16 3PT
Team-high scorer and playmaker
#2 — Brandon Miller (G)
22 PTS · 3 REB · 0 AST · 4 STL
Shooting: 9-20 FG | 2-8 3PT
Second scoring option, led team in steals
#3 — Coby White (G)
11 PTS · 2 REB · 1 AST · 0 STL
Shooting: 3-7 FG | 2-3 3PT
#4 — Miles Bridges (F)
10 PTS · 8 REB · 3 AST · 0 STL
Shooting: 3-7 FG | 1-4 3PT
Team-high rebounder
#5 — Kon Knueppel (F)
10 PTS · 4 REB · 1 AST · 0 STL
Shooting: 4-12 FG | 2-8 3PT
#6 — Moussa Diabate (C)
8 PTS · 6 REB · 2 AST · 0 STL
Shooting: 3-4 FG | 0-0 3PT
#7 — Ryan Kalkbrenner (C)
4 PTS · 4 REB · 1 AST · 0 STL
Shooting: 1-1 FG | 0-0 3PT
#8 — Grant Williams (F)
2 PTS · 4 REB · 0 AST · 4 STL
Shooting: 1-5 FG | 0-3 3PT
Tied for team-high in steals
#9 — Tre Mann (G)
2 PTS · 0 REB · 0 AST · 0 STL
Shooting: 1-4 FG | 0-2 3PT
LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller combined for 49 of Charlotte’s 100 points, but neither got enough help from the supporting cast to keep pace with Detroit’s balanced attack.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Top Performers From the Game
A handful of players stood out on both sides of the box score.
↕ Jalen Duren (DET)
Duren was nearly unstoppable inside, shooting 8-of-11 from the field for 20 points while adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists. His efficiency in the paint set the tone for Detroit’s offense all night.
↕ Duncan Robinson (DET)
Robinson provided instant offense off the bench, finishing with 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-7 from three-point range.
↕ LaMelo Ball (CHA)
Ball was Charlotte’s engine, scoring a game-high 27 points while also leading all players with 8 assists, a complete two-way effort in a losing cause.
↕ Brandon Miller (CHA)
Miller added 22 points on 9-of-20 shooting, giving Charlotte a second scoring option even as the team struggled to find consistent offense elsewhere.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
Team Stat Comparison
A closer look at the numbers shows exactly where Detroit pulled ahead.
| Category | Pistons | Hornets |
| Field Goal % | 50.6% | 38.6% |
| Three-Point % | 33.3% | 27.7% |
| Assists | 29 | 16 |
| Bench Points | 45 | 23 |
| Points in the Paint | 62 | 42 |
Detroit’s ball movement stands out immediately: 29 assists compared to Charlotte’s 16, and that extra passing translated directly into easier, higher-percentage shots.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
When Do the Pistons Play the Hornets Next?
Mark Your Calendar — Two Matchups Coming Up
These two teams won’t have to wait long for a rematch. The schedule brings them together twice in less than a week, giving both sides an immediate chance to respond.
【Game 1: Detroit Hosts
📍 Detroit
🗓️ October 28, 2026
The Pistons get the first shot at defending home court, and after a dominant bench performance in the last meeting, Detroit will look to keep that same energy in front of its own fans.
【Game 2: Charlotte Hosts
📍 Charlotte
🗓️ November 3, 2026
Just days later, the Hornets get an immediate chance to even the season series on their home floor a quick turnaround that leaves little time to fix what went wrong.
◆︎ Why This Back-to-Back Matters
With two games scheduled so close together, early-season momentum could swing fast. A strong response from Charlotte could flip the narrative just as quickly as Detroit could turn this into a season-long advantage.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
People Also Ask
❓ Who won the last Pistons vs Hornets game?
The Detroit Pistons won 118–100, led by Jalen Duren’s 20 points and 9 rebounds.
❓ What were Cade Cunningham’s stats against the Hornets?
Cunningham scored 14 points on 7-of-13 shooting and added a team-high 7 assists.
❓ What were LaMelo Ball’s stats against the Pistons?
Ball led all scorers with 27 points, adding 8 assists and 5 rebounds on 7-of-20 shooting.
❓ When do the Pistons play the Hornets next?
The teams meet again on October 28, 2026, in Detroit, followed by a rematch in Charlotte on November 3, 2026.
❓ Where can I find full Pistons vs Hornets player stats?
NBA.com, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports all publish complete box scores shortly after each game ends.
🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫🟫
▸ Summary
Detroit’s balanced attack was the difference in this one; five players scored in double figures, and the bench outscored Charlotte’s reserves by 22 points.
LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller gave the Hornets a spark, but it wasn’t enough to offset Detroit’s efficiency and ball movement.
▸ Final score: Pistons 118, Hornets 100
▸ Top performer: Jalen Duren (20-9-4)
▸ Best scoring night: LaMelo Ball (27 PTS)
▸ Next meeting: October 28, 2026, in Detroit
Check back after that game for an updated stat breakdown between these two teams.
Arthur Miller was an iconic American playwright, famed for Death of a Salesman, exploring morality, society, and justice through powerful drama, legacy honored on punsora.com by literature lovers worldwide today.
