Ball's 27 points weren't enough to save the day as the freight forwarder easily defeated the Hornets 118-100.

April 12th - The Pistons defeated the Hornets 118-100. Duren contributed 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Robinson added 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Hornets, Ball scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Miller had 22 points and 3 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Hornets took the lead thanks to Miller's consecutive scores. The Pistons then rallied, with Holland II coming off the bench and scoring repeatedly to put the Hornets ahead. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 36-30. In the second quarter, Ball hit consecutive three-pointers to bring the Hornets closer. Duren continued to score inside to stabilize the situation, but Robinson scored 5 crucial points to widen the gap again. At halftime, the Pistons led 68-65.

After switching sides, Ball and Miller combined to help the Hornets take the lead several times, but the Pistons maintained a slight advantage. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led 93-90 . In the final quarter, the Hornets' offense suddenly stagnated, and the Pistons seized the opportunity to go on an 18-2 run to quickly widen the gap. Durant scored both inside and outside, effectively ending any suspense in the game. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Hornets 118-100.

Pistons player statistics

Durant 20 points , 9 rebounds , 4 assists; Robinson 19 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Cunningham 14 points , 2 rebounds, 7 assists; Holland II 13 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Thompson 12 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists ; Harris 8 points , 6 rebounds; Green 6 points , 2 rebounds; Jenkins 6 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; LeVert 6 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists

Hornets player statistics

Ball had 27 points , 5 rebounds , and 8 assists; Miller had 22 points and 3 rebounds ; White had 11 points, 2 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Knipple had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Bridges had 10 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists; Diabate had 8 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; Kalckbrenner had 4 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; James had 2 points and 3 rebounds.

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