The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 118-112, behind Jaden Ivey’s proficient, efficient night: 24 points on 11 shots, with 7 assists to only 1 turnover. Saddiq Bey scored 22 points off the bench (oh yeah, a starting lineup change happened) for Detroit, including the game-sealing corner three off a slick feed from Jalen Duren. Alec Burks chipped in 16 points, including some important free throws late.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball scored 23 points (on 23 shots, including an eyebrow-raising 13 three-point attempts), Normal Pistons Killer Terry Rozier added 23 points as well, and Mason Plumlee somehow had FOURTEEN free-throw attempts to go with his 13 points.