Cade Cunningham scores season-high as Pistons beat Hornets 97-89

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on October 28 at Little Caesars Arena, improving their record to 4-1, Yahoo Sports reported.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a season-high 30 points and seven assists, while Ausar Thompson contributed seven points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and a block. Other starters also added significant scoring with Paul Reed scoring 16 points, Daniss Jenkins 14 points and three assists, and Duncan Robinson 13 points.

The Pistons struggled offensively in the first half, trailing 51-44 at halftime, but outscored the Hornets 53-38 in the second half. Their shooting improved to 51.2% overall and 42.9% from three-point range in the second half, with Cunningham hitting two late three-pointers to secure the win.

The Hornets were led by Brandon Miller, who scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. The team was without their starting backcourt players Coby White and Kon Knueppel.

Injuries affected the Pistons as well, with Jalen Duren missing his third straight game due to a right hamstring strain and Isaiah Joe out with a right hip contusion.