For the second straight game, it seemed the Detroit Pistons were headed for another blowout loss.
Facing the Charlotte Hornets for the second time this season, the Pistons looked rusty after getting the last couple of days off.
Detroit trailed by as many as 12 points in the first quarter. They wouldn’t let the game get too far out of reach, as the Hornets were up 63-59 through the first half of action.
Hornets sophomore Brandon Miller matched LaMelo Ball’s 18 points through the first two quarters of action. It was clear the Pistons had their hands full with the standout backcourt.