Pistons Gear Up for Charlotte Showdown Amid Road Trip
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The Detroit Pistons will host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, marking their last home game of the month before embarking on a five-game road trip. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons have been dominating at home this season, boasting an impressive 11-2 record. A heated loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday left the team frustrated, particularly Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who expressed his disappointment with the officiating. The Pistons' reserves shone in the game, rallying from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter. Although they fell short, their depth and resilience were on full display. Star guard Cade Cunningham put up impressive numbers, including 29 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. He enters the matchup against Charlotte averaging 27.2 points, 9.2 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game. The Hornets, meanwhile, have found momentum with consecutive wins over Cleveland and Atlanta. LaMelo Ball's return from injury sparked the team, and rookie sensation Kon Knueppel continued his hot streak with 28 points and seven assists against the Hawks. Charlotte coach Charles Lee praised Ball's impact on the team, saying, 'When he shows up, you're like, 'Oh, dang. We're going to be all right.' Knueppel's impressive growth and maturity have also caught Lee's attention, with the coach noting his ability to take the right shots and make plays for the team.
