Hornets vs. Pistons (Dec 20, 2025) Pregame - ESPN

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons NBA game to be played on December 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets upset win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

Charlotte defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime, snapping a two-game losing streak that felt much longer due to an extended break as the league descended on Vegas for the NBA Cup. Lets dive into some takeaways from tonight's contest.

Josh Giddey scores 26 points, Bulls hang on to beat Hornets 129-126 to snap 7-game losing streak

Josh Giddey had 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Zach Collins added 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench and the Chicago Bulls erased a 13-point second half deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 and snap a seven-game losing streak.

Think Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is just a shooter? Think again

The Duke product entered the league with a rep for shooting, but we've seen so much more through the first quarter of the season.

Which Charlotte Hornets would be protected in a potential NBA expansion draft?

More importantly, though, a few members of the Hornets' roster would be up for grabs in an expansion draft.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 109-96 win over Hornets for 5th straight victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 25 as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-96 for their fifth straight win.
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