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Hornets Sting Pistons: 10th Straight Win Aims High
10 Feb
Summary
- Charlotte Hornets eye 10th consecutive victory against Detroit.
- Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel lead team's impressive offensive surge.
- Pistons also on a hot streak, making Monday's game a key matchup.
The Charlotte Hornets are on a quest for their tenth straight victory, a significant milestone as they prepare to face the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. This remarkable streak, the longest for the franchise since the 1998-99 season, has seen the Hornets climb to 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, securing the final play-in spot.
Key players like forward Miles Bridges and rookie guard Kon Knueppel have been instrumental, with both averaging impressive points in recent games. Knueppel notably matched his career-high in 3-pointers during their last win. The team's success is attributed to improved defensive execution, communication, and a strong "care factor" within the locker room, as noted by Coach Charles Lee.
The Detroit Pistons are not to be underestimated, entering the game with a strong recent record, having won six of their last eight contests. They are led offensively by Cade Cunningham, who averages 25.1 points and 9.7 assists. However, Detroit is also integrating new player Kevin Huerter and monitoring the knee soreness of Jaren Duren, their second-leading scorer and top rebounder. This game marks the beginning of a challenging road stretch for the Pistons.
