CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Malik Monk hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 109-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
The Hornets tied the score with 24 seconds left on a Marvin Williams' 3-pointer. The Pistons' Derrick Rose threw the ball out of bounds on the ensuing possession, giving Charlotte possession with a second left.
Rookie Cody Martin in-bounded to Monk (19 points) above the key, and he swished his shot for the game-winner.
Terry Rozier had 19 points for the Hornets, and Devonte Graham finished with 18 points and 10 assists.
The Pistons got a career-high 32 points from reserve Langston Galloway. Center Andre Drummond finished with 16 points and 20 rebounds.
The victory broke Charlotte's four-game losing streak, improving the Hornets to 5-7.
