Hornets look to extend Pistons' nine-game slide

The Detroit Pistons nearly overcame the absence of numerous starters and second unit players on Tuesday. The final result was another loss, their ninth in a row.

They'll look to end the slide when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.

Their home game against Washington was tied inthe final minute, but the Pistons allowed two costly offensive rebounds and the Wizards won 119-117 on Daniel Gafford's putback a