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Pistons Dominate Hornets in 118-100 Victory

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center

Detroit Pistons 118, Charlotte Hornets 100, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets?

Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte Hornets 118-100 at Spectrum Center on April 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets?

Charlotte Hornets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

The Detroit Pistons continued their dominance over the Charlotte Hornets, winning decisively 118-100 at the Spectrum Center. This victory marked the Pistons’ fourth consecutive win against the Hornets this season, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The Pistons have shown impressive form, finishing the regular season with a strong away record of 59-22, while the Hornets concluded with a home record of 43-38.

In their last ten games, the Hornets had a record of 7-3, but they entered this matchup having lost their most recent game against the Boston Celtics, 102-113. Over those last ten games, Charlotte averaged 118.2 points scored per game while allowing 104.8 points. Their recent home form was solid, with a 5-2 record, although they were coming off a loss. In contrast, the Pistons also boasted a 7-3 record in their last ten games, riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their last outing. Detroit averaged 119.0 points scored and allowed 110.0 points during that stretch.

The Hornets faced some injury concerns, with Brandon Miller and PJ Hall both listed as day-to-day due to shoulder and ankle issues, respectively. This uncertainty may have impacted their performance against a fully healthy Pistons squad. The Pistons, on the other hand, were able to field a complete roster, which contributed to their commanding victory.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Hornets favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 225.5 for the game. The moneyline odds were -218 for the Hornets and +180 for the Pistons, reflecting the expectations of a competitive matchup. However, the Pistons quickly established control, outscoring the Hornets and maintaining a significant lead throughout the game.

In terms of previous meetings, this game continued a trend of Pistons victories over the Hornets, with the last three encounters ending in favor of Detroit. The Pistons had previously defeated the Hornets 110-104 on February 10, 2026, and 112-86 on December 21, 2025, showcasing their ability to consistently outperform Charlotte.

The game featured notable scoring plays, particularly in the fourth quarter, where the Pistons extended their lead. Javonte Green made a free throw to extend the Pistons' lead to 111-92, followed by an alley-oop dunk by Moussa Diabate, assisted by LaMelo Ball, bringing the score to 111-94. As the quarter progressed, the Pistons continued to dominate, with key contributions from players like Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris, who both made significant baskets to keep the Hornets at bay.

Overall, the Pistons' ability to execute their game plan and capitalize on the Hornets' struggles was evident throughout the match. The final score of 118-100 reflects not only the Pistons' superior performance but also the challenges faced by the Hornets in overcoming their recent form and injury issues. As the regular season comes to a close, this game serves as a reminder of the Pistons' strength heading into the playoffs.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHA -6.5	225.5 o -112 / u -108	Detroit Pistons +180 · Charlotte Hornets -218

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Injury report

Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsLaMelo Ball27Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball8Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMiles Bridges8Charlotte Hornets
PointsJalen Duren20Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham7Detroit Pistons
ReboundsJalen Duren9Detroit Pistons

Recent form

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1118.2 scored · 104.8 allowed per game5-2 at home

L102-113at Boston CelticsApr 8
W122-108at Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 5
W129-108vs Indiana PacersApr 3
W127-107vs Phoenix SunsApr 2
W117-86at Brooklyn NetsMar 31
L99-114vs Boston CelticsMar 29
L114-118vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 28
W114-103vs New York KnicksMar 26
W134-90vs Sacramento KingsMar 24
W124-101vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 21

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 7-3Streak W1119 scored · 110 allowed per game2-2 away

W137-111vs Milwaukee BucksApr 8
L107-123at Orlando MagicApr 6
W116-93at Philadelphia 76ersApr 4
W113-108vs Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 2
W127-116vs Toronto RaptorsApr 1
L110-114at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 31
W109-87at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 28
W129-108vs New Orleans PelicansMar 26
L129-130vs Atlanta HawksMar 25
W113-110vs Los Angeles LakersMar 23

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Detroit Pistons	Charlotte Hornets
Field goals	45-89	34-88
Field goal %	51	39
Three-pointers	9-27	13-47
Three-point %	33	28
Free throws	19-26	19-23
Free throw %	73	83
Rebounds	49	41
Offensive rebounds	16	14
Defensive rebounds	33	27
Assists	29	16
Steals	13	10
Blocks	8	8
Turnovers	13	15
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	22
Fast-break points	20	12
Points in the paint	62	42
Fouls	20	17
Largest lead	21	4
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	79	10

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter73-71Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot dunk (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter73-73Brandon Miller makes 1-foot dunk (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter74-73Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-76LaMelo Ball makes 26-foot three point jumper (Moussa Diabate assists)
3rd Quarter77-76Duncan Robinson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ausar Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter78-76Duncan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter78-78Brandon Miller makes 13-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter78-80Kon Knueppel makes running layup
3rd Quarter80-80Ausar Thompson makes 9-foot two point shot (Cade Cunningham assists)
3rd Quarter82-80Cade Cunningham makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter82-83Brandon Miller makes 26-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter84-83Duncan Robinson makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Ausar Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter87-83Tobias Harris makes 25-foot running jump shot (Daniss Jenkins assists)
3rd Quarter87-85Sion James makes 1-foot layup (Coby White assists)
3rd Quarter87-87Brandon Miller makes 7-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter89-87Paul Reed makes 13-foot jumper (Kevin Huerter assists)
3rd Quarter91-87Caris LeVert makes 1-foot running dunk
3rd Quarter91-89Grant Williams makes two point shot
3rd Quarter93-89Paul Reed makes tip shot
3rd Quarter93-90Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-90Kevin Huerter makes running layup (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter97-90Daniss Jenkins makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter97-92Miles Bridges makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter98-92Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-92Jalen Duren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-92Kevin Huerter makes 28-foot three point jumper (Ronald Holland II assists)
4th Quarter103-92Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-92Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-92Jalen Duren makes driving layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
4th Quarter108-92Jalen Duren makes two point shot
4th Quarter109-92Javonte Green makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter110-92Javonte Green makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter111-92Javonte Green makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter111-94Moussa Diabate makes alley oop dunk (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter113-94Ausar Thompson makes driving layup (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter115-94Tobias Harris makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Duren assists)
4th Quarter115-96LaMelo Ball makes two point shot
4th Quarter115-98Xavier Tillman makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter115-100Tre Mann makes driving layup
4th Quarter118-100Ronald Holland II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Marcus Sasser assists)