Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Detroit Pistons (7-9) are set to visit the Spectrum Center on Thursday for a game against the Charlotte Hornets (5-9).
In their previous match, the Pistons triumphed over the Bulls with a final score of 112-112. Detroit committed 19 personal fouls in contrast to Chicago’s 16. The Pistons made 23 of 46 attempts from beyond the arc, achieving a solid shooting percentage. Chicago converted 11 out of 14 free throws, giving them a 78.6% success rate. The Bulls secured a total of 46 rebounds (10 of which were offensive) and recorded 3 blocks. They also dished out 28 assists and notched 3 steals during the game. Defensively, the Pistons allowed their opponent to shoot 48.4% from the field (44 out of 91). Detroit managed 27 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and recorded 3 steals. On the boards, Detroit gathered a total of 48 rebounds, including 16 offensive ones. At the charity stripe, they connected on 13 out of 19 free throw attempts for a percentage of 68.4%. Overall, Detroit finished the game shooting 42.9% from the field (42 of 98) and hit 15 out of 44 three-pointers.
Cade Cunningham was a significant contributor for the Pistons, shooting 47.1% from the field while contributing 10 assists. He logged 36 minutes on the court, grabbed 6 rebounds, and scored 26 points on 8 of 17 shooting.
The Pistons come into this match holding a record of 7-9 this season. They average 16.0 turnovers and 20.3 personal fouls per game. Collectively, Detroit collects 47.5 rebounds per game and has recorded 402 assists so far this season, placing them 7th overall in the league for assist averages. The team has a shooting percentage of 34.8% from the three-point line (200 of 575) and 76.2% at the free throw line. The Pistons are averaging 109.8 points per game, ranking 22nd in the NBA, while shooting 45.9% overall from the field.
On the defensive side, the Pistons force 12.8 turnovers per game and draw 17.5 fouls. They rank 24th among teams regarding assists allowed, with 394 conceded this season. Opposing teams shoot 45.2% from the field against Detroit (645 out of 1,426) and average 42.3 rebounds per game against them. Opponents make 36.9% of their shots from three-point territory, and the Pistons are 9th in the league for opponent points allowed per game at 110.9.
In their last outing, the Hornets narrowly lost to the Nets with a score of 116-115. On the rebound front, Charlotte permitted Brooklyn to gather 36 overall rebounds (10 offensive). They shot 43.9% from three, converting 18 of 41 attempts, and were effective at the charity stripe, hitting 14 of 19 attempts (73.7%). The Hornets allowed the Nets to make 42 of 85 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 49.4% for Brooklyn. Charlotte finished the game with a shooting efficiency of 46.3%, hitting 38 out of 82 attempts. From beyond the arc, they sank 20 of 37 shots for an impressive 54.1% shooting rate. With Brooklyn committing 19 personal fouls, Charlotte had 22 free throw attempts. The Hornets faced 23 turnovers while notching 6 steals. Charlotte collected a total of 44 rebounds, split between 31 defensive and 13 offensive boards.
Brandon Miller was pivotal for the Hornets during this contest, shooting 11 of 17 for a field goal percentage of 64.7%. He also secured 3 rebounds and tallied 29 points while providing 4 assists over 38 minutes of play.
As of now, Charlotte stands at 5-9 for the season. The Hornets accrue 21.5 personal fouls per game with a free throw percentage of 79.4%. Their assists per game stand at 23.5, ranking them 26th in the NBA, while they are turning the ball over 16.2 times each game. Charlotte has accumulated a total of 1,528 points this season (averaging 109.1 points per game) and secures 46.1 rebounds on average.
Defensively, the Hornets rank 19th in the league, allowing an average of 114.1 points per game. They force 13.4 opponent turnovers while allowing a shooting percentage of 47.6% from the field, ranking 23rd in the NBA. Opponents shoot 35.4% from three-point territory against Charlotte (184 of 520) and they make 77.0% of free throw attempts. Charlotte is ranked 22nd and 4th in the league for assists allowed and rebounds allowed per game, respectively.
Who will clinch the victory in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Detroit (-1.5)
