The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Detroit Pistons for the second time during the 2026-27 NBA season at home Monday night. Although the Hornets remained competitive through the first two quarters, Detroit pulled away in the second half, knocking down 18 3-pointers en route to a 33-point victory (124-91).
On a positive note, Charlotte fans saw Coby White make his debut, scoring seven points and adding three assists while on a minutes restriction (16 minutes). Brandon Miller led the team with a game-high 17 points to go along with one rebound and four assists. Naz Reid, Sion James and Grayson Allen each finished in double figures as well, but neither of them surpassed 13 points.
For Detroit, they capitalized on 27 Hornets turnovers, with two-time
All-Star Cade Cunningham tallying five steals in addition to a game-high 33 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Duncan Robinson got hot from beyond the arc, finishing with 24 points on 6-for-9 shooting from long distance. He also added two rebounds, three assists and three steals. Prior to Charlotte's next matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, here are the best photos from Monday's game.
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This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Photos: Best images from Hornets' 124-91 loss against Detroit
