Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 20, 2025

A slow second quarter set the tone for this defensive showcase in Detroit. After both teams combined for 60 points in an active first frame, Charlotte and Detroit combined for just 40 in the second—a 20-point crater that effectively decided the game well before the final buzzer. The Hornets' 18-point second-quarter output proved particularly costly; by halftime, Detroit had built enough separation to coast through a relatively balanced second half (combined 98 points) and finish with a 112–86 victory.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a near-triple-double, posting 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds to anchor the interior. Charlotte's Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges each scored 19 points, with Knueppel adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists, but neither could spark consistent offensive rhythm. Brandon Miller chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds for the Hornets' losing effort.

The combined final of 198 landed well south of the market total of 234.5, with both offenses operating below their recent trends. Detroit's usual 118.3-point average and Charlotte's 114.4 gave way to a grind that never fully recovered after that second-quarter stall. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed decisively.