When: 7 p.m. Thursday.
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
TV: Bally Sports Detroit.
Radio: 97.1 FM (Pistons radio affiliates).
Betting line: Hornets by 4½.
Game notes: The Pistons are on an NBA-high nine-game losing streak and own the league's worst record. They've all but locked up the best odds at landing the No. 1 pick in May's draft lottery. The Pistons have been shorthanded the past week and more, but are expected to return Jalen Duren (ankle) and Killian Hayes (hand).