Detroit Pistons - the worst in NBA history

The Detroit Pistons’ struggle this season just got worse! Currently holding a 2-29 win-loss ratio, with 27 games lost in a row. Until last night, they were tied in that infamous position with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers, who had similar starts in the 2010/2011 and 2013/14 seasons.

But, in their last night game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Pistons could not secure a win despite a strong performance from Cade Cunningham, who scored 41 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. The Nets, led by Cam Johnson with 24 points and Bridges with 21 points, managed to triumph with the help of double-doubles from Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe.

The Pistons last won a game on October 28, where they routed the Chicago Bulls 118-102, bringing their record at the time to 2-1. However, the team has struggled since then despite the potential of young players such as Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Jaden Ivey.

Even though Cunningham gave his all in the game against Brooklyn, he couldn’t cover all the team’s deficits. The Pistons started the game with a strong 22-8 run, but the Nets outscored them 53-32 for the rest of the first half. Although Detroit responded with an 11-0 run to tie the game at 71 in the third quarter, the Nets pulled ahead with a 13-0 run, putting them up 105-97 with 4:53 to play.

After Cunningham’s efforts with a three-pointer and a three-point play, the Pistons were within 109-106 with 1:54 left. However, Johnson’s three-pointer and Finney-Smith’s baseline three-pointer and a free throw secured the game for the Nets, who won 118-112.

At the end of the game, chants of “Sell the team!” could be heard from the crowd directed towards Pistons owner Tom Gores.