The Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-97.
The Pistons took control with a 20-4 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 19.
Cade Cunningham had 22 points (12 in the first quarter) and 8 assists. Jalen Duren added 20 points (16 in the paint) and 10 rebounds on 8 for 10 shooting, and James Wiseman had 10 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.
For the Hornets, Miles Bridges scored 24 points, and Grant Williams added 22 points. Williams scored 13 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter.
The Pistons shot 47.7% from the field to the Hornets’ 38.6% and outscored them 25-4 on the fast break. The Pistons’ starters outscored the Hornets 66-53 in 27 minutes together.