On night two of a back-to-back set, the Detroit Pistons are adding caution to the playing status of the All-Star-hopeful Cade Cunningham. On the official NBA in

After watching Jaden Ivey leave the Pistons' New Year's Day win, Cade Cunningham offered a positive take on the situation.

Tobias Harris had 24 points with 10 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Friday night.

The Pistons trailed the Hornets by 13 points at halftime but came to life in the third quarter. They outscored Charlotte 32-17 in the period, leading to their fifth victory in six games. The third quarter marked Detroit's best period of the night, as they shot 43.3% from the field. Overall, the Pistons improved to 16-18.

They defeated the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena ... With 19.3 seconds remaining in the game, Cade Cunningham split a trip at the line to give the Pistons a three-point cushion ...

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DETROIT (AP) — Tobias Harris had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Friday night for their fifth win in six games. Cade Cunningham added 18 ...

Cade Cunningham added 18 points for the Pistons ... only made two of their first seven free throws in the quarter. Hornets: Charlotte only got nine offensive rebounds to Detroit's 14.

Tobias Harris had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 for their fifth win in six games.

Several factors have played a significant role in the Pistons' revival, but a few narratives have gone unnoticed.

The Detroit Pistons are 19-19 and winners of eight of their past 10 games. They have not just rebounded after a franchise-worst 14-win season, they are firmly in the mix for the play-in and playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

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