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Jalen Duren, Pistons Relegate Hornets to East's Play-in Tournament

Jalen Duren scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Detroit pulled away late to hand Charlotte its 118-100 loss.

  • On Friday, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 118-100, locking the Hornets into the NBA play-in tournament.
  • Through the first three quarters, the contest featured 13 ties and 11 lead changes, with Charlotte holding its last lead at 83-82 late in the third quarter.
  • Jalen Duren led Detroit with 20 points and nine rebounds, while LaMelo Ball paced the Hornets with 27 points and eight assists before a sellout crowd of 19,623.
  • Detroit opened the fourth quarter on a 19-2 run with under six minutes remaining, extending their lead significantly and effectively ending Charlotte's chances of clinching a top-six playoff spot.
  • The Pistons visit Indiana on Sunday to conclude their regular season, while the Hornets travel to New York for their finale before entering the play-in tournament.
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Jalen Duren, Pistons relegate Hornets to East's play-in tournament

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Detroit 118, Charlotte 100

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Jalen Duren scores 20 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-100

Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.

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Last Word on Sports broke the news in on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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