Cade Cunningham propelled the Detroit Pistons to a 112-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, recording a triple-double with 19 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. This marked Cunningham's eighth triple-double of the season, placing him third in franchise history for most triple-doubles. The Pistons dominated early, building a significant lead by the end of the first quarter. Tobias Harris contributed 20 points, and Jalen Duren added a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Hornets struggled, shooting just 30% from the field and suffering their seventh loss in eight games.

The Pistons maintained control throughout the game, despite a late surge from the Hornets who opened the fourth quarter with a 14-0 run. However, Cunningham's back-to-back jumpers helped stabilize Detroit's lead. The Hornets were without key players, LaMelo Ball and Nick Smith Jr., further complicating their efforts.