Coty M. Davis

EXCLUSIVE: As a kid, J.B. Bickerstaff would dream of imitating his father, Bernie Bickerstaff, by drawing plays in a spiral notebook. 40 years later, his dream would lead him to Detroit, where he would be essential in the #Pistons' return to prominence. detroitnews.com/story/sports…

ICYMI: After subpar first half, #Pistons bounce back in win vs. Hornets detroitnews.com/story/sports…

From yesterday: #Pistons start strong, unfazed by rigors of first four games detroitnews.com/story/sports…

New: “We get our mojo when it’s gritty, when it’s nasty. To be able to win ugly is something that we’ve been able to do, and tonight that’s what it took.” After subpar first half, #Pistons bounce back in win vs. Hornets (via @detroitnews) detroitnews.com/story/sports…

“He was great.” Cade Cunningham speaks on Daniss Jenkins’ contributes vs. the Hornets, where he scored 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting, three assists and two steals. #Pistons

“That was Pistons Basketball to me.” Bickerstaff speaks on the #Pistons' victory against the Hornets, particularly their third-quarter play, in which they outscored Charlotte 32-19.

With the victory, the #Pistons have improved to 4-1 through the first five games of the season.

Final: #Pistons 97, Hornets 89 Cunningham: 30 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs Reed: 16 pts Jenkins: 14 pts

End of 3rd: #Pistons 76, Hornets 70 Cunningham: 20 pts, 7 ast Reed: 16 pts Robinson: 13 pts

Back-to-back 3-point field goals for the #Pistons. The latest came from Cade Cunningham. Detroit has opened the third quarter on a 13-5 run to take a 57-56 lead over the Hornets.

Daniss Jenkins from half-court at the buzzer to end the first half. His triple off the window might be enough to help the #Pistons overcome their lackluster play so far tonight.

Halftime: Hornets 51, #Pistons 44 Cunningham: 15 pts, 3 asts Robinson: 7 pts Jenkins: 7 pts

Jalen Duren, who is missing his third straight game due to a right hamstring strain, is in attendance. #Pistons

Dang, that was a bad turnover for Ausar Thompson, his third of the game. Overall, Thompson hasn't looked good at all tonight. Another lackluster start. #Pistons

End of 1st: Hornets 22, #Pistons 21 Cunningham: 8 pts Collins: 4 pts Robinson: 4 pts

Cade Cunningham with a nasty And-1 basket over Reid. The #Pistons are on a 7-0 run after trailing the Hornets 13-4. They are now down 13-11.

It looks like it's going to be another night where the #Pistons have to play through the whistle. Detroit is currently down 8-0 to the Hornets with 9:22 left in the first quarter.

#Pistons starters vs. Hornets: Cunningham Robinson Thompson Collins Reed

NEW: “We wanted to be ready for this, but beyond that, we want to be the best team in the world.” #Pistons start strong, unfazed by rigors of first four games detroitnews.com/story/sports…

New podcast alert: How Duncan Robinson has been at the forefront of the #Pistons hot start to the season In the latest installment of The Engine Room, @KGoodwill24 and I discuss how Duncan Robinson been the catalyst of the Pistons hot start. detroitnews.com/videos/podca…