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Charlotte Hornets 89, Detroit Pistons 97: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Hornets 89 to Detroit Pistons 97, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBAWednesday, October 28, 2026
DateOct 28, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVNBA League Pass
Attendance19,023

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets2229191989
Detroit Pistons2123322197

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsBrandon Miller · 31
ReboundsBrandon Miller · 12
AssistsDennis Schroder · 5
RatingBrandon Miller · 31 PTS, 12 REB
Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 30
ReboundsAusar Thompson · 9
AssistsAusar Thompson · 8
RatingCade Cunningham · 30 PTS, 7 AST

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons
Points per game
98.8
112.7
Points allowed per game
110.4
104.6
3-2Record4-1
3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
1-3Road record / home record3-2
WLLLLLast 5WLLWW
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons
31-71FG34-76
Field Goal %
44
45
12-353PT13-33
Three Point %
34
39
15-19FT16-20
Free Throw %
79
80
Rebounds
45
33
Offensive Rebounds
9
7
Defensive Rebounds
36
26
Assists
17
26
Steals
7
13
Blocks
5
3
Turnovers
23
13
Team Turnovers
2
1
Total Turnovers
25
14
Technical Fouls
1
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Moussa Diabate3593-40-03-492501543-9
Brandon Miller383112-263-104-51233201113+1
Naz Reid1372-61-12-260101151-4
Dennis Schroder34146-102-30-045500224+3
Sion James2351-61-62-223010022-11
Royce O'Neale3493-83-80-040010041-14
Tidjane Salaun1221-10-00-020000021+9
Ryan Kalkbrenner1310-00-01-211211013+1
Grayson Allen3092-82-63-452522053-14
Christian Anderson921-20-10-001200002-2
Team8931-7112-3515-194517237593623

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Duncan Robinson32134-133-82-222241023+6
John Collins1842-80-30-020000114-10
Paul Reed38165-72-24-440331224+6
Cade Cunningham393010-224-96-8571200520
Ausar Thompson2973-50-01-298301182+5
Taurean Prince610-00-01-220000020-1
Tolu Smith121-10-00-010000100+2
Ronald Holland II1200-20-10-021400113+2
Javonte Green2172-51-32-222010023+23
Kevin Huerter1931-31-30-023010110-4
Daniss Jenkins24146-102-40-023020023+11
Team9734-7613-3316-2033261313372624

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
Mar 24, 2027DET 0, CHA 0
Mar 20, 2027CHA 0, DET 0
Nov 2, 2026DET 124, CHA 91
Oct 28, 2026CHA 89, DET 97

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 97-89, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

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

Charlotte Hornets 89, Detroit Pistons 97.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller (31 points). Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (30 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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