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Hornets Face Pistons in Upset Challenge
Charlotte Hornets aim to upset Detroit Pistons with Cade Cunningham in back-to-back game.
In brief
Charlotte Hornets aim to upset Detroit Pistons with Cade Cunningham in back-to-back game. Charlotte Hornets seek to overcome Detroit Pistons' strong defense after Pistons lost to Knicks. Originally reported by Charlotte Hornets On SI.
Detroit Pistons Unbeaten
Detroit Pistons were the only remaining unbeaten team in the Eastern Conference until they lost to New York Knicks.
Hornets' Back-to-Back Challenge
Charlotte Hornets face second night of back-to-back game against Detroit Pistons after Pistons lost to Knicks.
Hornets Injury Report
Kon Knueppel (L Hamstring), Coby White (L Calf), Grant Williams (R Hamstring), Kylan Boswell & Michael Ajayi (G-League) out.
Pistons Injury Status
Detroit Pistons injury report not yet submitted but Jalen Duren laboring with strained hamstring.
Pistons' Recent Wins
Detroit Pistons won three games before losing to Knicks: Boston, Miami, Philadelphia.
Pistons' Offensive Strategy
Detroit scores 36.3 points per game from catch-and-shoot situations, fourth-most in league.
Pistons' Paint Defense
Detroit scores 26th most points per game in paint, with Jalen Duren unavailable.
Pistons' Rebound Strength
Detroit ranks fourth in second-chance points and tenth in offensive rebounding percentage.
Pistons' Defensive Identity
Detroit grabs fourth-most defensive rebounds per contest but ranks 21st in defensive rebounding percentage.
Hornets' Challenge
Hornets face Detroit's defense after losing key players including Jalen Duren.
Hornets' Turnover Problem
Hornets have been bad at forcing turnovers, scoring off turnovers, and fast breaks.
Here's the gist
Charlotte Hornets seek to overcome Detroit Pistons' strong defense after Pistons lost to Knicks.
