Charlotte Hornets @ Detroit Pistons: Oct 28, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Home

Hornets vs Pistons tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).

How to Watch Hornets vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, October 28, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Pistons WMYD TV20
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Pistons: DAZN
Arena
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Naz ReidHornetsC-FDay-To-DayIllnessOct 26, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Pistons

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Pistons Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Pistons are 3-0 this season.

The Pistons won last season's series 3-0. The Pistons rank 5th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game).

Hornets vs Pistons Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPistons 3-0

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPPistons 3 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
118.3#9
111.0#11
Opponent points
105.7#4
41.5%#28
Field goal %
47.3%#8
29.8%#26
Three-point %
42.0%#3
87.0%#2
Free throw %
77.9%#11
47.8#7
Rebounds
52.0#2
21.5#29
Assists
28.7#5
6.8#24
Steals
6.3#28
5.3#13
Blocks
7.7#4
17.8#26
Turnovers
17.0#21

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0

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Hornets vs Pistons FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Pistons start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Pistons on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Pistons records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Pistons were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Pistons?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

How did Hornets vs Pistons go last season?

The Pistons won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Pistons game?

The Pistons beat the Hornets 118-100 on Apr 10, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Pistons being played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.

Is Hornets vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Pistons markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pistons fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.