Hornets Edge Pistons in Thriller, 108-107

In a thrilling matchup, the Charlotte Hornets edged out the Detroit Pistons 108-107 with a buzzer-beater by Brandon Miller, who scored on a tip-in after a missed shot from Grant Williams. The game featured a dramatic turn when Pistons rookie Ron Holland II stole the ball and scored a layup, giving Detroit a brief lead with just over six seconds left. Despite strong performances from Cade Cunningham, who recorded a triple-double with 20 points, and Jaden Ivey with 21 points, the Pistons couldn't secure the victory. The Hornets, led by Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball, who combined for 52 points, snapped a three-game losing streak. The loss marked the Pistons' failure to achieve their first three-game win streak since March 2022, highlighting their ongoing struggles to close out games. Both teams are showing signs of development, with the Pistons learning from close defeats and the Hornets finding moments of offensive cohesion.