The Detroit Pistons faced a 126-115 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets, marking their 26th consecutive loss in a single NBA season, equaling the record set by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010-11 and the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013-14.
“Losing is awful in this league and we’ve had a lot of it,” said Pistons coach Monty Williams.
“I’m proud of the way that they just keep battling every night.”
He added: “Our guys don’t want to be a part of any kind of losing streak, whatever. But every day they come back with focus and drive and grit trying to win a game.”
The Detroit Pistons narrowed the gap to two points in the third quarter at 77-75 but couldn’t maintain the momentum, eventually losing 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets. Mikal Bridges led the Nets with 29 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Jaden Ivey top-scored for the Pistons with 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. The Pistons now share the NBA record for the longest single-season losing streak, equaling the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010-11 and the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013-14.
In other games, LeBron James scored 40 points, contributing to the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 144-119.