Pistons vs Hornets
Sat, Dec 20
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(21 - 6)
112
-
86
Hornets
Hornets
(9 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 33 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 112 |
| Hornets | 27 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 86 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
22
10
10
Kon Knueppel
CHA | #7 | G/F
19
7
5
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Pistons are poised to leverage their dominant home record and rebounding advantage to bounce back against a Hornets squad that struggles significantly on the road.
Key Analysis
- • Charlotte is hampered by the absence of Grant Williams and the likely absence of Collin Sexton, thinning their rotation against a deep Detroit team.
- • Cade Cunningham's physical playmaking provides a mismatch for the Hornets' backcourt, even with LaMelo Ball playing well.
- • Detroit ranks 2nd in the NBA in rebounding (46.8 RPG), giving them a massive advantage on the glass against the smaller Hornets.
- • The Pistons boast an elite 11-2 home record and sit atop the East at 21-6, while Charlotte is a dismal 3-10 in away games.
- • Detroit's defense allows just 113.1 points per game, which should contain a Charlotte offense that relies heavily on high-variance 3-point shooting.
- • To pull an upset, the Hornets must maximize their 6th-ranked 3-point shooting volume to outscore Detroit's more paint-focused attack.
