Hornets fall to Pistons 97-89 amid turnover struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Detroit Pistons 97-89 on October 28, marking their first loss in three games this season. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham scored 30 points for Detroit. The Hornets struggled with turnovers, committing 25 in the game, which has been a recurring issue this season. Charlotte's next game is scheduled against the Washington Wizards on October 30.
- •Brandon Miller scored 31 points with 12 rebounds for Charlotte.
- •Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 30 points and seven assists.
- •Charlotte committed 25 turnovers, continuing a troubling trend.
- •Naz Reid did not play the second half after being benched.
- •Hornets face the Wizards next on October 30.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — 3 things from Charlotte's 97-89 defeat to Detroit
"After losing to the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets are now 3-2 to begin the 2026-27 season.
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