3rd Quarter Report
Down 13 at the end of the second quarter, the Pistons now have the lead. A victory is still up for grabs for either team after three quarters, but the Pistons are up 84-82 over the Hornets. The finale is shaping up to be a lot like these teams’ last head-to-head, which was decided by just two points.
The Pistons came into the game with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Charlotte Hornets @ Detroit Pistons
Current Records: Charlotte 7-25, Detroit 15-18
How To Watch
- When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
- TV: FanDuel SN – Charlotte
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $20.40
What to Know
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Detroit Pistons at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Little Caesars Arena after having had a few days off. The Hornets have now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 8.
The Hornets fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Bulls on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 115-108 to Chicago.
The Hornets’ loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of Mark Williams, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Miles Bridges, who dropped a double-double on 31 points and 12 rebounds. What’s more, Bridges also racked up eight assists, the most he’s had since back in November of 2024.
Meanwhile, there’s no place like home for the Pistons, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Saturday. They came out on top against the Magic by a score of 105-96 on Wednesday. The team ran away with 65 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those to pick up the victory.
Charlotte’s defeat dropped their record down to 7-25. As for Detroit, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 15-18 record this season.
The Hornets are hoping to beat the odds on Friday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 7-4 against the spread when playing as the underdogs on the road.
The Hornets skirted past the Pistons 123-121 in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Detroit is a solid 6-point favorite against Charlotte, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pistons as a 5-point favorite.
The over/under is 218 points.
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Series History
Detroit has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Charlotte.
- Nov 21, 2024 – Charlotte 123 vs. Detroit 121
- Nov 06, 2024 – Charlotte 108 vs. Detroit 107
- Mar 11, 2024 – Detroit 114 vs. Charlotte 97
- Jan 24, 2024 – Detroit 113 vs. Charlotte 106
- Oct 27, 2023 – Detroit 111 vs. Charlotte 99
- Mar 09, 2023 – Charlotte 113 vs. Detroit 103
- Feb 27, 2023 – Charlotte 117 vs. Detroit 106
- Feb 03, 2023 – Detroit 118 vs. Charlotte 112
- Dec 14, 2022 – Detroit 141 vs. Charlotte 134
- Feb 27, 2022 – Detroit 127 vs. Charlotte 126
