Detroit Pistons lose for a record 27th time in a row
The Detroit Pistons have made NBA history, becoming the league's first team to lose 27 straight games in a season after a 118-112 defeat at the hands of Brooklyn. The Nets also beat the Pistons the previous game in Brooklyn, handing them their 26th consecutive defeat to match the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers for the most losses in a row within one season. Detroit no longer shares the unwanted mark. Next up is the overall record of 28 straight losses, set by the Philadelphia 76ers from late in the 2014-15 season through early 2015-16. At least matching the record seems likely with a game against the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on the road coming up. The game against Brooklyn, like the season, started with some hope. 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. Just as fans who nearly filled Little 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. (AP)