In a disheartening turn of events, the Detroit Pistons etched their name in NBA history as the first team to endure 27 consecutive losses in a single season. The Pistons succumbed to the Brooklyn Nets 118-112 on Tuesday night, surpassing the previous record shared with the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Nets’ victory on Saturday initiated the Pistons’ unfortunate streak, matching the aforementioned teams. Detroit’s next challenge is the overall record of 28 straight losses, held by the Philadelphia 76ers from late 2014 to early 2016. A daunting matchup against the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday may further extend Detroit’s streak.
Despite a promising start against Brooklyn, with a 14-point lead in the first quarter, the Pistons faltered due to poor shooting, defensive lapses, and turnovers. Cade Cunningham’s standout performance, scoring 41 points, provided a glimmer of hope, but the Nets’ 13-0 run in the final minutes dashed any chance of victory.
The Pistons record now sits at 2-28.
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