The Pistons defeated the Hornets, 111-99. Alec Burks led the way for the Pistons with 24 points (5-10 FG) and four rebounds, while Jalen Duren added 14 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. LaMelo Ball (20 points, nine rebounds, nine assists) and Terry Rozier (20 points) combined for 40 points for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Pistons improve to 1-1, while the Hornets fall to 1-1.