Pistons vs Bobcats live stream: Watch online free Tuesday 7:30 ET as the first of a home-and-home in two days begins first in Detroit.

The 22-30 Pistons will play host vs a Bobcats (23-30) team that is a half a game ahead of them, but also won in Detroit in the first meeting this season. Watch the free live stream online as these next two nights will be big games with playoff intentions as these teams are currently competing for the eighth seed.

In the league's Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, Andre Drummond showcased his talents when he finished with 30 points and 25 rebounds while leading his team, managed by former Piston Grant Hill, to a 142-136 victory. Drummond was named the game's MVP.

"My mindset was to come out and play with energy, like I've been doing all year," Drummond told the Pistons' website. "I had my mind set to win the MVP, so I went out there and did it."

Drummond has showed off his talents lately overall, as he has scored in double figures in a career-high eight straight games, averaging 15.8 points and 15.0 rebounds while shooting 67.1 percent from the field, according to NBA.com.  His 39 double-doubles ranks second behind Kevin Love in the entire NBA.

Kemba Walker had a season-best 34 points last time these two teams met. Charlotte has to avoid turning the ball over as it has been one of its struggles lately.

"You have to play with more discipline," coach Steve Clifford said. "When the chance is there to make a play, you have to make it. I thought our turnovers were just terrible."

Loyer said following their last game, a 93-89 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday, that the team needs to improve on getting back and not allowing easy baskets. Detroit allows 13.8 fast-break points per game, ranked 24th in the league.

"An area we're going to need to improve on is our transition defense and spells," Loyer said. "When we get back and load to the basketball and get all five guys inside the ball we are pretty good. It's when we either step up the floor or don't get the ball stop."