Pistons pull away from Hornets in second half for 97-89 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on October 28 in a road matchup. Charlotte struggled with turnovers, committing 25 compared to Detroit's 14, which proved costly. After a tight first half where Charlotte led by seven points, Detroit outscored the Hornets 32-19 in the third quarter. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 30 points, while Brandon Miller scored a game-high 31 points for Charlotte. The Hornets next face the Washington Wizards on October 30.
- •Hornets commit 25 turnovers to Pistons' 14
- •Charlotte leads by seven at halftime
- •Detroit outscored Hornets 32-19 in the third quarter
- •Cade Cunningham scores 30 points for Pistons
- •Brandon Miller tallies 31 points for Hornets
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons punish turnovers, as Hornets fall to Detroit on the road 97-89
"Turnovers cost the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night, as 25 giveaways led to an eight-point loss against the Detroit Pistons.
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