Charlotte, N.C. — In a low-scoring, hard-fought game, the outcome usually comes down to a possession or two.
And some other stats, like free throws.
The Pistons didn’t get the benefit of either on Wednesday night.
In a struggling offensive display for both teams, neither the Pistons nor the Hornets pulled away by more than six points until the fourth quarter.
But when it came time to make plays, the Hornets made them when then needed to — and the Pistons didn’t.
The result for the Pistons was an ugly 87-77 loss at Spectrum Center, a week after taking an impressive win in their three-game road streak.