The Pistons surged in the second quarter to take a 65-54 halftime lead over Charlotte.
Detroit turned a three-point first-quarter advantage into an 11-point halftime lead by outscoring Charlotte 38-30 in the second. The Pistons have 65 points to the Hornets' 54, with Cade Cunningham leading all scorers at 16. Brandon Miller has 14 for Charlotte, while Grayson Allen and Ausar Thompson have added 11 apiece. After the break, watch whether Detroit can maintain its second-quarter scoring pace and whether Charlotte can close the gap.
Key Performers
Cade Cunningham (Detroit): 16 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds Brandon Miller (Charlotte): 14 points, 3 assists Grayson Allen (Charlotte): 11 points, 3-for-4 from three