Paul Reed was destined to have a bigger role with the Detroit Pistons this season. An injury to Jalen Duren has expanded his role even further, and he's flourished – and is showing off his range. The big man is 5 for 5 from 3 through their first five games and knocked down both of his attempts from the arc during their 97-89 home win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday,

The Detroit Pistons bounced back from their first regular season loss by defending home court in an eight-point victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night

The Pistons needed to win ugly to beat the Hornets — and that's OK, they say. Gregory Shamus / The Detroit Pistons’ win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night wasn’t pretty. That’s why it was important.

Eric Samulski dissects the Detroit Pistons' identity and what might need to change for them to win an NBA title

Detroit Pistons (4-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (0-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -7.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets face the Detroit Pistons in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup.

The Pistons may have had the toughest four-game start, but their 3-1 record proves that they are still Eastern Conference contenders.

The Pistons wrapped up a high-profile road trip 2-1 after beating the Heat and 76ers, before dropping a game with the Knicks.

Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Joe were at shootaround but remain on the Detroit Pistons' injury report as questionable, per the latest update.

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons meet Wednesday for the first of their 4 matchups in the 2026-27 season. Tip in Detroit, Michigan, is 7 p.m. ET.

The Pistons were called for a season-high 28 fouls, had a player foul out early and another receive a flagrant in New York.