Pistons overcome sluggish start to beat Hornets in first game without Ivey
The Pistons trailed the Hornets by 13 points at halftime but came to life in the third quarter. They outscored Charlotte 32-17 in the period, leading to their fifth victory in six games. The third quarter marked Detroit's best quarter of the night, as they shot 43.3% from the field. Overall, the Pistons improved to 16-18.