Pistons Defeat Hornets 118-100 in Charlotte

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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 118-100 on April 11, 2026, in a game held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Detroit secured a decisive victory, marking a 3-0 season series lead over the Hornets. The Pistons' scoring was distributed across the game, recording 36 points in the first quarter, 32 in the second, 25 in the third, and 25 in the fourth quarter. The Charlotte Hornets struggled to keep pace, scoring 30 points in the first quarter, 35 in the second, 25 in the third, and only 10 points in the final quarter.

Why it matters

This victory concludes a season series where Detroit has won all three matchups against Charlotte, solidifying their position atop the Eastern Conference Central division. The Hornets, meanwhile, remain in the Southeast division, trailing the leaders Atlanta, Orlando, and Miami.

The details

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 118-100 on April 11, 2026, in a game held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Detroit secured a decisive victory, marking a 3-0 season series lead over the Hornets. The Pistons' scoring was distributed across the game, recording 36 points in the first quarter, 32 in the second, 25 in the third, and 25 in the fourth quarter. The Charlotte Hornets struggled to keep pace, scoring 30 points in the first quarter, 35 in the second, 25 in the third, and only 10 points in the final quarter.

• The game took place on April 11, 2026.
• The Pistons previously defeated the Hornets 110-86 at Detroit and 118-104 at Charlotte earlier in the season.

What’s next

The Pistons will look to continue their strong season as they enter a two-game winning streak, while the Hornets will aim to bounce back from their two-game losing skid.