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Pistons vs. Hornets final score: Cade Cunningham powers second-half surge in blowout win

The Detroit Pistons played great basketball throughout the night, but the Charlotte Hornets just kept hanging around. The Pistons were shooting better than 60% from the floor and 50% from three, and yet a Dennis Schroder layup made it a…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 3:31 AM
Pistons vs. Hornets final score: Cade Cunningham powers second-half surge in blowout win
Key Things to Know
  • Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a 124-91 blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
  • Cunningham recorded 33 points, seven assists, and five steals, scoring 17 points in the third quarter alone.
  • Duncan Robinson contributed 24 points for Detroit, making six of his nine three-point attempts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cade Cunningham delivered a dominant performance to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 124-91 blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Cunningham scored 17 points in the third quarter alone, finishing the night with 33 points, seven assists, and five steals without needing to return in the fourth quarter.

Detroit supported Cunningham's scoring with strong secondary contributions, including 24 points from Duncan Robinson on 6-of-9 three-point shooting and 14 points from Ausar Thompson. The Pistons forced 25 Charlotte turnovers and converted them into 27 fast-break points, shooting 57% from the field overall.

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