Cade Cunningham scores 30 as Pistons defeat Hornets 97-89

Cade Cunningham recorded a season-high 30 points leading the Detroit Pistons to a 97-89 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on October 28. After trailing 51-44 at halftime, the Pistons outscored the Hornets 53-38 in the second half, highlighted by a 12-0 run in the third quarter. Other key contributions came from Paul Reed with 16 points and Ausar Thompson, who added seven points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. The Hornets, led by Brandon Miller's 31 points, struggled with turnovers, finishing with 25. Detroit improves to 4-1, while Charlotte falls to 3-2. Both teams are set for games on October 30, with the Pistons visiting Brooklyn and the Hornets traveling to Washington.

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