Worried about the Hornets?

The Pistons have a four-game lead on the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with 10 games remaining, and even without Cade Cunningham, I think they still have a pretty good chance at locking up the top spot.

That would match Detroit up with the No. 8 seed, which will likely be one of the Heat, Hornets or Magic. If I'm the Pistons, a first-round matchup with the Charlotte Hornets would scare me to death, especially with Cade trying to come back from a serious injury. Since starting 13-25, the Hornets have a stellar 25-9 record and have been one of the most dangerous teams in the league.

Could Detroit be at risk of a first-round upset if the Pistons end up facing the Hornets?