The Detroit Pistons' recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets, marking their 27th consecutive defeat, is a disheartening testament to the team's struggles this season. As one of the most storied franchises in NBA history, the Pistons have experienced numerous successes and triumphs over the years. However, this prolonged losing streak has left fans and analysts alike questioning what has gone wrong.
One cannot overlook the impact of injuries on the Pistons' performance. Key players such as Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose have been sidelined for significant portions of the season, leaving a void in both scoring and leadership. Additionally, a lack of cohesion among teammates has been evident on the court, resulting in defensive breakdowns and missed opportunities.
Derrick Rose have spent significant time on the sidelines, leaving a void that has proven difficult to fill. Without their star players, the Pistons lack offensive firepower and struggle to compete against stronger opponents.
It's history not many fans inside Little Caesars Arena were looking forward to experiencing Tuesday night, but the Detroit Pistons couldn't avoid NBA infamy, dropping their 27th straight game with a 118-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
It's the most consecutive losses in a single season in league history. The 76ers have the overall record, losing 28 straight, but that spanned the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
Detroit hasn't won a game since its home opener Oct. 28, against Chicago, and now is 2-28 on the season.
Detroit led 9-1 and had a 14-point lead in the first quarter before poor shooting, defense coupled with turnovers paved the way for Brooklyn to extend the Motor City’s misery.
The Nets outscored the Pistons by 13 in the second quarter to lead 61-54 at halftime.
Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his 41 points in the third quarter and made a 3-pointer early in the fourth to give Detroit a 97-92 lead.
Caesars Arena started cheering with passion heard at a playoff game, the Nets went on a 13-0 run to take the lead for good.
After four consecutive seasons with 23 or fewer wins, the Pistons gave Monty Williams a massive contract to take over as the team's head coach. The addition of the 2021-22 Coach of the Year, along with a promising young core featuring the likes of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey, provided hope that Detroit could contend for a play-in spot, at the least, this season
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