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Game Recap: Detroit Pistons lose 108-107 to Charlotte Hornets

By Ku Khahil

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket in front of Treveon Graham #21 of the Charlotte Hornets during the an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on January 15, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. The Hornets defeated the Pistons 118 -107. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket in front of Treveon Graham #21 of the Charlotte Hornets during the an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on January 15, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. The Hornets defeated the Pistons 118 -107. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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The Detroit Pistons took a stunning loss to Kemba Walker and the Hornets tonight. This loss extends the Pistons losing streak to six games.

The Detroit Pistons had an 11 point lead late in the fourth quarter.

The bench had played well.

They got Stanley Johnson back.

They shot 38 percent beyond the arc, making 13 threes.

Yet, the Pistons still blew it.

Kemba Walker went ballistic in the fourth quarter leading his team on a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to take the lead late.

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Walker finished with 31 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.

Bruce Brown had done a good job on Walker, who shot 8-25 from the floor, but the Pistons had no answer for Walker in the fourth quarter.

Tony Parker kept the Hornets above water in the third quarter, forcing Reggie Jackson into foul trouble and getting where he wanted on the floor. Parker ended with 16 points on 5-9 shooting.

The Hornets ended this game on a 17-6 run, including the game winning three by Jeremy Lamb.

Blake Griffin had a chance to give the Pistons the lead with 23 seconds left, but he missed both free throws after being fouled by Marvin Williams.

Griffin ended this game with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. He shot 9-16 from the floor and 3-6 from three.

Andre Drummond did a great job protecting the rim, ending with six blocks, one off of his career high.

Drummond finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. He tied the game for the Pistons with 36 seconds, converting an and-1 and making his free throw.

The Pistons went on a 5:50 scoring drought in the fourth quarter, letting the Hornets back into the game.

Strange ending

On Lambs game winning three, the Hornets seemed to have extra players on the court. As Lamb shot the ball, Hornets bench players left the bench and walked onto the court to do an early celebration. After the made shot, players were on the court with .3 seconds left.

While there is a bit of confusion on why the shot was still counted because of this, the refs ruled the basket good. However, they gave the Pistons a technical free throw which they made.

This extended the game, and gave a little sign of hope for Pistons fans. In the end, the Pistons need to handle their business at the charity stripe and in the fourth quarter in these type of games.

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The Pistons will play the Boston Celtics on Saturday at 7:00 pm.

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