Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons (02-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and moreCharlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons. Image via: Getty Images On Monday, the Charlotte Hornets are going to face the Detroit Pistons in an exciting NBA matchup. The game will tip off at 7 pm ET. The Hornets have previously won 25 out of the 53 games. Coby White has been sidelined for tonight’s game against the Pistons. Their team is significantly counting on players such as LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. As for the Detroit Pistons, they have previously won 38 out of the 51 matches they have played. With players like Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson, the team has a higher chance of securing their names on the walls of victory. However, Jalen Duren has been listed as questionable for tonight’s matchup. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons – When and Where to Watch the Game

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Detroit Pistons at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The match will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, February 9, 2026, exclusively on FDSSE and FDSDET. Additionally, Fubo and Amazon Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons – Expected Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball (PG)Kon Knueppel (SG)Brandon Miller (SF)Miles Bridges (PF)Moussa Diabate (C)

Detroit Pistons

Cade Cunningham (PG)Duncan Robinson (SG)Ausar Thompson (SF)Tobias Harris (PF)Isaiah Stewart (C)

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons- Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets

Coby White – OUT (calf)Xavier Tillman – QUESTIONABLE (recently traded)Malaki Branham – QUESTIONABLE (recently traded)

Detroit Pistons

Tolu Smith – OUT (knee)Dario Saric – OUT (not with team)Jalen Duren – QUESTIONABLE (knee)Bam Adebayo – QUESTIONABLE (hip)Pelle Larsson – QUESTIONABLE (elbow)

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons – Game Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. Ball has delivered 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game this season. However, Knueppel has averaged 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, have efficient players like Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson. Cunningham has averaged 25.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Thompson, on the other hand, delivered 10.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.