The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons meet for the second time this season on Thursday night. Charlotte could be missing a key player, as Miles Bridges is on the injury report.

When the Pistons and Hornets met earlier this month, Bridges checked in for a 35-minute shift. During that time, he made 57 percent of his shots and knocked down several threes. Bridges scored a season-high 27 points while producing seven rebounds and two assists.

The Hornets and Pistons first matchup went down to the wire. Although it looked like Detroit had the win in the bag after forcing a missed last shot, the Hornets got a buzzer-beater tip in off the rebound, and it was successful, leading to a one-point win.

After that game, Miles Bridges missed some time with an injury. He was ruled out for matchups against the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.

When the Hornets faced the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 16, Bridges was back in the mix. He checked in for 26 minutes and scored 19 points. The following night, he played another 26 minutes against the Bucks to score 19 points while nearly recording a triple-double by grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out eight assists.

The Hornets last visited the Brooklyn Nets a few nights ago. Bridges checked in over 30 minutes for the first time since playing the Pistons earlier this month. The veteran dropped 21 points on 57 percent shooting. Just as it appeared Bridges was returning to his normal self, the veteran appeared on the injury report against Detroit on Thursday.

Initially, Bridges was listed as likely to play. He has been downgraded to questionable due to knee soreness.

In three games without Bridges this year, the Hornets are 1-2. Their lone win in his absence came against the Indiana Pacers.

Bridges is likely a game-time decision on Thursday. The Pistons and Hornets will tip off at 7:00 PM ET.