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Hornets struggle offensively, losing 124-91 to Pistons at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Hornets struggle offensively, losing 124-91 to Pistons at home

Summary

The Charlotte Hornets suffered a significant defeat, falling 124-91 to the Detroit Pistons, which marks their sixth loss in eight games, dropping their record to 3-5. The team has struggled to adapt offensively since trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading to the worst offensive rating in the league. Charlotte has not reached 25 points in 56.25 percent of their quarters this season, and they are shooting only 29.6 percent from three-point range. The challenges continue as they await the return of injured players like Kon Knueppel and Coby White.

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By the Numbers

•Hornets fall to 3-5 after loss to Pistons on November 2.
•Charlotte has the worst offensive rating in the league at 100.5.
•Team struggles to score, failing to reach 25 points in 56.25% of quarters.
•Brandon Miller and others have not filled the void left by LaMelo Ball.
•Kon Knueppel and Coby White are still recovering from injuries.

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5:35 PMYahoo Sports — The Hornets Look Lost Without LaMelo Ball

What they're saying

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The Charlotte Hornets just got their doors blown off again, falling 124-91 to the Detroit Pistons and dropping to 3-5. The painful truth is staring them in the face: this offense doesn't know how to function without LaMelo Ball. The former franchise point guard, now a Minnesota Timberwolf after Charlotte traded Ball for Naz Reid …
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