Detroit Pistons set loss NBA record with 27th straight

Cade Cunningham 

The Detroit Pistons endured a grim night at Little Caesars Arena, succumbing to their 27th consecutive loss with a 118-112 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets, marking an unprecedented NBA record for most consecutive losses in a single season. Coach Monty Williams acknowledged the weight of this historic losing streak, expressing the burden it placed on the franchise. Rookie sensation Cade Cunningham, despite an impressive 18-point surge in the third quarter, couldn't lift the Pistons to victory.

The team's initial 14-point lead dwindled with six turnovers in the second quarter, leaving them trailing 61-54 at halftime. Despite a spirited comeback attempt led by Cunningham three-pointer, the Nets secured the win with a 26-15 run. As the final buzzer sounded, frustrated fans voiced their discontent with chants of "Sell the team! Sell the team!" However, Pistons owner Tom Gores was absent. The loss etched the 2023-24 Pistons into NBA history, a somber moment for a team grappling with a challenging season.