Pistons ride 'phenomenal' performance into clash vs. Hornets

February 8 - The Detroit Pistons proved in their last game they could win without their best player. That gave them a chance to have a winning homestand, which wraps up against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit has a 3-2 record during the homestand, including a 125-112 thumping of the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The Pistons led by as many as 34 points, even though All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham was sidelined by an ankle sprain.

The Pistons scored a season-high 78 points in the first half.

"We talked about it being a collective effort that was going to get it done (Friday)," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "We had 21 assists on our first 26 field goals for the night. It…