Devonte' Graham had 16 points (9 on 3 3-pointers) and a career-high 15 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets closed the third quarter on a 12-2 run to beat the Detroit Pistons 102-101 to end a 5-game losing streak.
The Pistons went on a 14-5 run to lead 78-74 with 3:40 left in the third quarter. P.J. Washington’s cutting layup put the Hornets ahead for good with 43 seconds left in the quarter. They took an 86-80 lead after three quarters.
During clutch time, the Pistons outscored the Hornets 8-7. Blake Griffin scored 6 of the Pistons’ 8 on 2 for 3 shooting.
For the Pistons, Griffin scored 26 points. Andre Drummond had 14 points (12 in the paint), 21 rebounds and 7 assists.
The Pistons forced 4 turnovers, about 9 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Hornets’ starters outscored the Pistons 32-18 in 10 minutes together.