Charlotte Defends Home Win Streak Against Detroit
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Detroit Pistons in Charlotte, North Carolina. This game is set for Monday at 7 p.m. EST. The Hornets aim to extend their impressive home win streak to five games.
Game Overview
Currently, the Pistons hold a record of 38-13, placing them first in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are at 25-28 and sit in 10th place. Charlotte has faced 15 wins against Eastern Conference opponents but is outscored by a narrow margin of 2.0 points per game.
Offensive and Defensive Stats
- Charlotte Hornets consistently score an average of 116.0 points per game.
- The team allows 114.0 points per game, indicating they outscore their opponents by 2.0 points.
- Detroit Pistons average 117.5 points per game and allow only 109.7 points.
Previous Matchup
This will be the second encounter between these two teams this season. In their previous meeting on December 21, Detroit emerged victorious with a score of 112-86.
Top Performers
- Miles Bridges (Hornets): Averaging 18.4 points per game and shooting at 45.1%.
- LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Has made an average of 3.1 three-pointers in the past ten games.
- Ausar Thompson (Pistons): Averaging 10.4 points with a shooting percentage of 51.3%.
- Duncan Robinson (Pistons): Averaging 3.2 three-pointers made per game in the last ten games.
Recent Performance
- Hornets: 9-1 in the last ten games, scoring an average of 114.3 points.
- Pistons: 7-3 in the last ten games, averaging 118.0 points per game.
Injuries and Availability
Both teams will be missing key players. The Hornets have Coby White, Malaki Branham, and Xavier Tillman sidelined. Meanwhile, the Pistons have Dario Saric and Jalen Duren listed as day-to-day.
As Charlotte looks to defend their home winning streak against a strong Detroit team, fans can expect an exciting game filled with high-scoring action and competitive play.
