The Charlotte Hornets currently sit at 7-6 after a 113-103 win in surprising fashion over the Detroit Pistons. After dealing with an injury scare to Kemba Walker, a groin strain to Jeremy Lamb, and an ankle sprain to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist the Hornets managed to cruise to an easy win against a talented young team.
After the inspiring win over a still rebuilding team, after already losing to the same team Philadelphia 76ers team twice early in the season before they traded to acquire new guard Jimmy Butler, and then seeing the current shape of the rest of the Eastern Conference,.