Mariota, Houstons Brock Osweiler and Tampa Bays Jameis Winston

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- On a rough shooting night for just about everyone, Kemba Walker got hot just long enough for the Charlotte Hornets.Walker scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Nic Batum posted his third straight double-double and the Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 87-77 on Wednesday despite shooting just 34 percent from the field.The shots just werent falling (for) both teams, Walker said. Both teams played hard. Defensively I thought both teams were great, but down the stretch we were able to make some big plays and get a huge burst in the fourth quarter.Batum had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Hornets, who won for the third time in four games despite being held to 38 points in the first half on 27 percent shooting.Charlotte also got three key baskets in the fourth from reserve Marco Belinelli, who finished with 13 points.Marco was instrumental in getting our offense going in the third with a couple of catch-and-shoot buckets, coach Steve Clifford said.Andre Drummond had a season-high 26 points and 20 rebounds for the Pistons (12-12), who were coming off a 102-91 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night. It was his 11th 20-20 game since 2012-13, tops in the NBA during that stretch.Detroit shot 38 percent from the field. It also went 5 for 8 from the free-throw line, compared to 21 for 29 for Charlotte.You cant have a 20 free throw differential and expect to win no matter how hard youre fighting, Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said.Marvin Williams returned to Charlottes starting lineup after missing the last six games with a hyperextended knee and finished with 12 points and five rebounds. He also provided a needed physicality on defense.Williams said afterward he felt great.I was a little worried about my conditioning, Williams said. Sometimes, with lower-body injuries, you cant stay in shape like you want to. I just wanted to come out and be aggressive, not offensively but defensively.The Hornets (13-9) pulled away when Walker began to heat up in the fourth quarter, finding lanes to drive to the basket and rediscovering the touch on his jumper that had eluded him for most of the night. Walker was 5 of 9 from the field in the fourth after going 4 of 13 in the first three quarters.The Hornets trailed 39-38 at halftime. It was only the fourth time this NBA season both teams scored fewer than 40 in the first half.TIP-INSPistons: Made just 4 of 27 3-point shots. ... Had 13 turnovers.Hornets: Walker has scored in double digits in all 22 games this season. ... Walker has multiple steals in 11 games this season.DRUMMONDs BIG NIGHTDrummond went 11 for 14 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line. He was looking for a measure of revenge against the Hornets after being ejected in the second quarter against Charlotte last week for a flagrant-2 foul when officials ruled he deliberately elbowed Roy Hibbert in the head.JACKSONS LEGSPistons guard Reggie Jackson couldnt quite get to the basket on the second night of a back-to-back and settled for more jump shots than normal. 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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw for 3,987 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2015. The tape is nice, too. And at only 25 years old, Carrs upside is off the charts. The arm strength that resembles a howitzer, the touch throws, the movement skills: Carr is rapidly developing a deep toolbox at the position with only two years of experience on his pro resume.So, where does Carr stand among the young quarterbacks in the NFL? While we wait to get a look at rookies Jared Goff and Carson Wentz?against pro competition, lets rank the 25-and-under signal-callers in the NFL -- Jacksonvilles Blake Bortles, Minnesotas Teddy Bridgewater, Oaklands Carr, Tennessees Marcus Mariota, Houstons Brock Osweiler and Tampa Bays Jameis Winston -- based on their upside.1. Derek Carr, Oakland RaidersThe upside:?From the velocity on his throws, to the touch he has developed to target the seam or fade, Carr has the makings of a star player in this league. In only two seasons, Carr has tossed 53 touchdowns and his Total QBR climbed from 38.dddddddddddd2 as a rookie to 49.2 in his second season. The developmental signs are there and the upside should have Raiders fans thinking big.You want to see Carr sling it? Go check out some of the throws he made against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The skinny post, the seam to split the safeties. Big time. Or turn on the tape against the Green Bay Packers and watch Carr drop an absolute dime on the deep corner route to Amari Cooper. Wow. Thats legit stuff.On deep-ball throws (20 or more yards), Carrs numbers are excellent: 93.9 Total QBR (10th in the NFL), along with 10 touchdowns (tied for third). He can get it out there. And hes not afraid to challenge the opposing secondary. That means finding tight windows, seeing the safety and fitting the ball in for another explosive gain. ' ' '