It's a new month.

In the opening month of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Charlotte Hornets went 3-4 with losses to the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers. They ended the month on a three game losing streak, and are back in action on Monday night to try to snap that streak.

They take on a team who beat them less than a week ago: the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have started off the season strong, starting 5-1 with wins over the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat.

Though they will be without Jalen Duren (hamstring) again on Monday night, big man Paul Reed has been excellent in the starting role with the squad. Across 4 games, Reed has averaged 14.5 points, 6.3 rebounds (3 offensive per game), and shooting 60% from both the field and behind the 3-point line.

The Pistons will also be without sharpshooter Isaiah Joe, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury suffered against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 25.…