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Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons: preview and player stats (Mar 20, 2027)

Regular season8:00 PM

Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons

Charlotte Hornets
Detroit Pistons

Little Caesars Arena · Detroit, MI

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Who wins?

CHA

Season leaders, per game

DET
The teams side by side: Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons compared, with league ranks
CHAStatDET
4–8Record8–3
Offense
-11.3, 27th in the leagueNet rating7th in the league, 7.6(better)
101.1, 30th in the leagueOffensive rating11th in the league, 113.6(better)
97.5, 30th in the leaguePace24th in the league, 100.0
48.2, 30th in the leagueeFG%10th in the league, 54.7(better)
16.1, 30th in the leagueTOV%10th in the league, 12.1(better)
32.8(better), 1st in the leagueOREB%19th in the league, 25.7
0.216, 29th in the leagueFT rate14th in the league, 0.287(better)
Defense
112.4, 18th in the leagueDefensive rating4th in the league, 106.0(better)
55.6, 24th in the leagueOpp. eFG%5th in the league, 50.4(better)
12.5, 18th in the leagueOpp. TOV%4th in the league, 14.6(better)
77.7(better), 1st in the leagueDREB%23rd in the league, 71.7
0.264(better), 10th in the leagueOpp. FT rate19th in the league, 0.293

This season's meetings

Injury report

Charlotte Hornets

  • Kon KnueppelOut· back Dec 12Report updated ·
    Report note

    Knueppel (hamstring) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain Sunday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Knueppel missed the first eight games of the 2026-27 campaign. He returned for the 114-104 loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday, though he exited the contest after just six minutes of work and didn't return. With Knueppel out of commission for at least a month, Grayson Allen and Sion James are candidates to replace him in the starting lineup, especially with Dennis Schroder (hamstring) sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.

  • Brandon MillerDay to day· back Nov 15Report updated ·
    Report note

    Miller (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Phoenix. Miller injured his groin during the 119-80 loss to Boston on Friday and subsequently missed Monday's meeting with Cleveland. Now that Miller is confirmed to be sidelined for a second consecutive contest, Sion James is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup.

  • Dennis SchroderOut· back Nov 25Report updated ·
    Report note

    Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. Schroder, who missed Friday's game due to what was described as a left thigh injury, has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain. He is set to be reevaluated in two weeks, suggesting he will miss at least the next five games. Christian Anderson and Sion James could see extra minutes with Schroder sidelined.

Detroit Pistons

  • Jalen DurenOut· back Nov 24Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring Strain (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Duren (hamstring) has begun on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Duren is progressing in his rehab after suffering a right hamstring strain Oct. 23, though he'll remain on the inactive list for at least the next two weeks while ramping up toward a return to game action. Paul Reed should continue to play a sizable role in Duren's stead.

  • Isaiah JoeOut· back Nov 17Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Hip Contusion (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Joe (hip) is out for Monday against the Wizards. Joe is missing a seventh consecutive contest with a bruised hip. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a road rematch with Washington.

  • Elijah HarklessAvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

  • Chaz LanierOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

  • Isaac JonesAvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

  • Ebuka OkorieOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

  • Ugonna OnyensoOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Onyenso agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons on Thursday. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Onyenso appears poised to see run in the G League after putting pen to paper on a two-way deal. He'll likely face an uphill battle to carve out a role in the rotation, so Detroit will presumably allow him to continue his development with Motor City.

Key players · CHA: Charlotte Hornets key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Brandon Miller31.020.64.82.2
Dennis Schroder29.910.23.64.8
Naz Reid29.817.38.52.2
Moussa Diabate28.98.79.52.0
Grayson Allen27.315.22.93.3
Key players · DET: Detroit Pistons key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Cade Cunningham34.525.05.27.9
Duncan Robinson31.718.11.92.2
Ausar Thompson28.810.18.75.0
Daniss Jenkins27.413.53.84.3
Paul Reed26.911.57.72.3

Last five games

Charlotte Hornets: Charlotte Hornets: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 12 @ PHXLost 96–101+6.5, covered214.5, went under
Nov 9 vs CLEWon 124–112+8.5, covered215.5, went over
Nov 6 vs BOSLost 80–119+10.5, did not cover209.5, went under
Nov 4 @ BKNLost 104–114−3.5, did not cover213.5, went over
Nov 2 vs DETLost 91–124+5.5, did not cover209.5, went over
Detroit Pistons: Detroit Pistons: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 12 @ WASWon 144–140−10.5, did not cover222.5, went over
Nov 9 vs WASWon 122–111−9.5, covered218.5, went over
Nov 8 vs LALLost 116–121−7.5, did not cover217.5, went over
Nov 4 vs PHILost 106–112−2.5, did not cover219.5, went under
Nov 2 @ CHAWon 124–91−5.5, covered209.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Eastern Conference
Team
1BOS102.833–9-1
2PHI103.7690.57-3
3DET83.7271.57-3
4ATL76.5383.55-5
5MIA66.50046-4
9ORL57.41755-5
10IND58.3855.53-7
11CHA48.33363-7
12WAS49.3086.52-8
13BKN38.2736.53-7

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See plans

The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

CHA 0, DET 2
  1. Oct 28Charlotte Hornets 89, Detroit Pistons 97
  2. Nov 2Detroit Pistons 124, Charlotte Hornets 91
  3. Mar 20 · this gameCharlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons
  4. Mar 24Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets

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