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Detroit Pistons look to sting the Charlotte Hornets at home

By Ash Vanclay

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on February 25, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on February 25, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Detroit Pistons host the Charlotte Hornets for the first time this season at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Pistons are looking to extend their current winning streak to three games, and put themselves a game clear above the .500 mark.

The Detroit Pistons blew out the Atlanta Hawks most recently and are currently sitting sixth in the Eastern conference with 6 wins and 5 losses.

The Hornets are coming into the game off an overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and currently have a record of 6-6.

What to look for today

The Charlotte Hornets are led by Kemba Walker. Their star point guard is currently averaging 28.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.

The Detroit Pistons will have their work cut out for them trying to contain this electric scorer. Containing him will put them in a good chance to win this game.

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Once Kemba and the other starters sit, the Pistons will still have to be wary. The Charlotte Hornets bench is currently second in the league in scoring at 50 points per game.

The Pistons will look to establish themselves inside with both Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond and look for the inside-outside game. Griffin and Drummond both have a size and strength advantage over Cody Zeller and Marvin Williams.

The Hornets currently sit 8th in the league for points per game as a team (116.8).

The Detroit Pistons sit at 14th in the league (110.7). The Hornets also sit in the top half of the league (12th) on the defensive side of the ball allowing 109.7 points per game, while Detroit allow 111.1 points per game putting them 18th in the league.

Injury Report

The Detroit Pistons continue to be without Luke Kennard who remains out with a right AC joint sprain (shoulder).

The Charlotte Hornets may possibly be without Jeremy Lamb who is listed as day-to-day with a right groin strain.

Likely Starters:

Detroit Pistons: Reggie Jackson, Reggie Bullock, Glenn Robinson III, Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond

Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum, Malik Monk, Marvin Williams, Cody Zeller

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