Photos: Best images from Hornets' 97-89 loss against Detroit

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Detroit Pistons Wednesday night, dropping to 3-2 on the season after back-to-back home wins against the Miami Heat

and Washington Wizards. Brandon Miller scored 30 or more for the third consecutive game, posting a 31-point, 12-rebound double-double. Moussa Diabate came close to another double-double as well, finishing the contest with nine points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block.

For the Pistons, they had four scorers in double-figures, including two-time All-Star Cade Cunningham, who scored 30 on 4-for-9 shooting from 3-point range. Paul Reed and Duncan Robinson surpassed the 10-point mark as starters, while Daniss Jenkins added 14 off the bench.

Prior to Charlotte's matchup against the Wizards Friday,

here are the best photos from Wednesday's game.

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) has his shot blocked by Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) takes the ball up the court against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Christian Anderson (5) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid (0) passes while driving to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) talks with referee Bill Kennedy (55) after being called for a foul against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee argues with referee Tyler Ricks (95) during their game against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff yells to his team from the sideline against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) points up the floor after the Charlotte Hornets turned the ball over to the Pistons in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) cruises in to the basket for a dunk against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) tries to drive past Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale (00) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) gets tied up by Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) for a jump ball in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Grayson Allen (8) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) pulls down an offensive rebound between Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) and guard Javonte Green (31) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Grayson Allen (8) talks to referee Tyler Ricks (95) after drawing a foul against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images