Detroit Pistons @ Charlotte Hornets: Nov 2, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, November 2, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

Pistons vs Hornets tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

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

Date & time
Monday, November 2, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassPistons: DAZN · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

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

Pistons

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Hornets Preview

The Pistons are 3-0 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 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: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

Pistons vs Hornets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

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

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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Pistons vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Hornets start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Hornets on?

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

What are the Pistons and Hornets records?

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

Who is injured for Pistons vs Hornets?

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 Pistons vs Hornets go last season?

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

Who won the last Pistons vs Hornets game?

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

Where is Pistons vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Pistons vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

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