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Charlotte Hornets 94, Detroit Pistons 98: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Hornets 94 to Detroit Pistons 98, on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBAFriday, January 3, 2025
DateJan 3, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVNBA League Pass, FanDuel SN DET, FanDuel SN SE
Attendance18,866

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets3134171294
Detroit Pistons2626321498

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsMiles Bridges · 20
ReboundsMiles Bridges · 9
AssistsMiles Bridges · 5
RatingMiles Bridges · 20 PTS, 9 REB
Detroit Pistons
PointsTobias Harris · 24
ReboundsJalen Duren · 14
AssistsCade Cunningham · 5
RatingTobias Harris · 24 PTS, 10 REB, 3 STL

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons
Points per game
98.6
115.5
Points allowed per game
109.6
107.8
7-26Record16-18
4th in Southeast DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
1-4Road record / home record3-2
LWLLLLast 5WWLLW
L1StreakW2

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons
33-80FG39-93
Field Goal %
41
42
9-303PT12-37
Three Point %
30
32
19-30FT8-13
Free Throw %
63
62
Rebounds
45
51
Offensive Rebounds
9
14
Defensive Rebounds
36
37
Assists
25
21
Steals
8
13
Blocks
6
7
Turnovers
17
13
Team Turnovers
1
2
Total Turnovers
18
15
Technical Fouls
1
3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets
Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Duncan Robinson F · Thigh - Soreness
Day-To-Day
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges39205-163-77-995621092-3
Mark Williams28187-120-14-591301453-14
Seth Curry2493-52-41-132110031-5
Vasilije Micic2441-80-52-335400030-1
Josh Green3593-81-52-242110132-5
Tidjane Salaun1994-70-31-3111200100
Cody Martin2042-50-00-272002071+3
Nick Richards17104-70-02-345102220+11
Nick Smith Jr.731-21-10-021000020-1
KJ Simpson2683-102-40-231020211-5
Team9433-809-3019-304525178693610

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris36249-164-52-2101131371+10
Wendell Moore Jr.1500-30-20-003020001+7
Jalen Duren25105-90-00-0141203775-1
Tim Hardaway Jr.34113-103-82-421120024-1
Cade Cunningham29188-201-31-255221055+1
Paul Reed520-00-02-201020001+2
Ronald Holland II1194-81-30-031200033-1
Isaiah Stewart1852-31-20-070012251+3
Malik Beasley31125-161-101-123110022+7
Marcus Sasser2231-51-40-035200034-1
Ausar Thompson1442-30-00-250200230-6
Team9839-9312-378-13512113137143727

Recent form

Nov 12, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 96-101
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-112
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 80-119
Nov 4, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsL 104-114
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit PistonsL 91-124
Nov 12, 2026 · at Washington WizardsW 144-140
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91

Season series

CHA leads series 2-1
Feb 9, 2025CHA 102, DET 112
Jan 3, 2025CHA 94, DET 98
Nov 21, 2024DET 121, CHA 123
Nov 6, 2024DET 107, CHA 108

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 98-94, on Friday, January 3, 2025.

What was the final score of Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons?

Charlotte Hornets 94, Detroit Pistons 98.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: Miles Bridges (20 points). Detroit Pistons: Tobias Harris (24 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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