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Charlotte Hornets 86, Detroit Pistons 112: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Hornets 86 to Detroit Pistons 112, on Saturday, December 20, 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.

NBASaturday, December 20, 2025
DateDec 20, 2025
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVNBA TV
Attendance20,062

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets2718271486
Detroit Pistons33222433112

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsKon Knueppel · 19
ReboundsKon Knueppel · 7
AssistsLaMelo Ball · 6
RatingKon Knueppel · 19 PTS, 7 REB
Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 22
ReboundsJalen Duren · 11
AssistsCade Cunningham · 10
RatingCade Cunningham · 22 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons
Points per game
98.8
112.7
Points allowed per game
110.4
104.6
9-19Record22-6
3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
1-3Road record / home record3-2
WLLLLLast 5WLLWW
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons
28-89FG41-93
Field Goal %
31
44
13-413PT6-28
Three Point %
32
21
17-20FT24-32
Free Throw %
85
75
Rebounds
43
61
Offensive Rebounds
12
17
Defensive Rebounds
31
44
Assists
21
23
Steals
12
16
Blocks
7
10
Turnovers
23
20
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
24
20
Technical Fouls
1
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets
Grant Williams F · Hamstring
Out
Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness
Out
Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps
Day-To-Day
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges30196-153-64-422400023-19
Brandon Miller30144-161-65-570512343-24
Ryan Kalkbrenner2442-30-00-072001250-13
LaMelo Ball2383-142-70-016422016-27
Kon Knueppel34195-144-105-675401160-23
Moussa Diabate1710-20-01-230010031-1
Tidjane Salaun1883-81-31-130110124-7
Mason Plumlee700-00-00-011010100-12
Pat Connaughton200-00-00-000000000+1
Josh Green1452-51-40-032230122+12
Tre Mann1831-60-21-243220223+5
Sion James2252-61-30-050111141-22
Team8628-8913-4117-20432123127123123

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris27165-80-16-853111232+22
Duncan Robinson25155-104-91-131010034+22
Jalen Duren25199-160-01-2112110563+13
Cade Cunningham36229-201-53-41010220283+33
Ausar Thompson26145-80-04-642434223+25
Paul Reed200-00-00-000101001-1
Ronald Holland II2393-110-43-491110271+16
Isaiah Stewart2482-71-33-4110513475+11
Javonte Green1421-40-10-031030030+3
Caris LeVert1820-20-22-2202210200
Marcus Sasser200-00-00-011100010-1
Jaden Ivey1352-60-31-112110013-14
Daniss Jenkins400-10-00-010100010+1
Team11241-936-2824-326123201610174425

Recent form

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
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 104-109
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
Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Season series

DET leads series 1-0
Apr 10, 2026DET 118, CHA 100
Feb 9, 2026DET 110, CHA 104
Dec 20, 2025CHA 86, DET 112

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 112-86, on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

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

Charlotte Hornets 86, Detroit Pistons 112.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel (19 points). Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (22 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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