The Charlotte Hornets didn’t just lose another basketball game Monday night.

They were thoroughly outplayed on their home floor.

Cade Cunningham scored 33 points in only three quarters as the Detroit Pistons overwhelmed Charlotte 124-91 at Spectrum Center, handing the Hornets their fourth consecutive loss.

The defeat dropped Charlotte to 3-5 and raised fresh concerns about a team struggling to generate consistent offense while repeatedly breaking down defensively.

Cunningham controlled the game from the opening half, making 13 of 20 shots while adding seven assists, five rebounds and five steals.

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He was so effective that Detroit didn’t need him in the fourth quarter.

Duncan Robinson provided additional firepower with 24 points, connecting on six 3-pointers as the Pistons repeatedly punished Charlotte’s perimeter defense.

Detroit shot 57.3 percent from the field and 48.6 percent from beyond the arc, making 18 of 37 3-point attempts.

Those numbers illustrate just how difficult the evening became for the Hornets.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 17 points, while Naz Reid added 13.

But the Hornets couldn’t match Detroit’s efficiency, shooting only 38.1 percent overall and 29.5 percent from 3-point range.

Charlotte made 13 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc, continuing a troubling pattern of inconsistent outside shooting.

The Hornets also committed 25 turnovers, giving Detroit repeated opportunities to create easy baskets in transition.

That combination was disastrous against a Pistons team already playing with considerable confidence.

Detroit led 65-54 at halftime, then completely took control during the third quarter.

The Pistons outscored Charlotte 33-21 during that period, extending their advantage to 98-75 entering the fourth.

Instead of mounting a comeback, the Hornets faded further.

Charlotte managed only 16 points in the final quarter, while Detroit added another 26 to complete the 33-point victory.

The defeat was particularly frustrating because Detroit had already beaten Charlotte 97-89 less than a week earlier.

This time, the Hornets weren’t competitive down the stretch.

There was one encouraging development.

Veteran guard Coby White made his season debut after recovering from a calf injury, scoring seven points in nearly 16 minutes.

His return could eventually provide Charlotte with another scoring option and additional backcourt stability.

But one player won’t solve everything.

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The Hornets need better offensive execution, fewer turnovers and significantly improved perimeter defense if they’re going to end their losing streak.

Charlotte returns to action Wednesday, November 4, visiting the Brooklyn Nets.

That matchup offers an opportunity to reset against another Eastern Conference opponent.

For the Hornets, the immediate priority is straightforward: stop giving away possessions and start defending with greater consistency.

Monday’s loss demonstrated what happens when both problems surface at the same time.