Detroit Pistons Secure First Victory of Season Over Charlotte Hornets with Major Contributions from Bench Players

Pistons outscore Hornets 58-19 with bench contributions, dominate boards 52-41, in first win under new coach Monty Williams, despite 26 turnovers.

Alec Burks led the Pistons with 24 points coming off the bench in the 111-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, contributing significantly to the team's tally of 58 bench points.
The Pistons dominated the boards, finishing the game with a 52-41 rebounding edge, notably with Jalen Duren securing 14 points and a game-high 17 rebounds.
Despite turning the ball over 26 times, the Pistons managed to turn 18 Charlotte turnovers into 25 points, underpinning their first victory under new coach Monty Williams.
Poor 3-point shooting, with just 7 successful attempts from 28, was a key factor in the Hornets' loss, despite 20-point contributions each from LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier.
The physical performance from the Pistons caused trouble for the Hornets throughout, resulting in P.J Washington getting ejected from the game due to a flagrant foul.