On a yet another unwanted run, the Detroit Pistons writes another unfortunate chapter in the records of NBA history on Tuesday, solidifying their place as the owners of the longest single-season losing streak.
Falling short to a 118-112 loss against the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons endured their 27th consecutive loss, surpassing the previous record shared with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010-11 and the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013-14.
Pistons set an unwanted NBA record with their 27th consecutive loss
As Detroit’s losing streak extended to an unprecedented 27 games, the team’s encounter with the Brooklyn Nets unfolded in a dramatic fashion. Despite a promising 22-8 start, the Pistons found themselves battling a resurgent Nets team that eventually secured an 11-point lead in the third quarter.
Even after opening with a 14-point lead in the first quarter, the Nets’ late-game surge left Detroit in an unwanted place in the NBA record books yet again. Though the Pistons’ guard Cade Cunningham made a valiant effort contributing 41 points, including an impressive field goal percentage, the team’s woes persist.
BREAKING: The Detroit Pistons just set the single season record for most consecutive losses
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 27, 2023
27 straight Ls 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OAaeEek9AK
Cunningham, acknowledging the burden he carries, stated, “A lot of the load is trusted on me — on the court, in the locker room. Every day I try to lead the squad. I haven’t been successful with that; 2-28. It’s only right I speak for it, be the face for it. Everyone cares in that locker room.”
Pistons owner responds to ‘sell the team’ chants from fans
As the Detroit Pistons are going through a historically depressing losing streak, owner Tom Gores is facing the brunt of fan frustration. In a recent confrontation with irate fans during a home game against the Jazz, chants of “sell the team” reverberated throughout Little Caesars Arena. Gores, responding via a video call with select media members, dismissed the notion of selling the team as “ridiculous.”
With a loss tonight, the Pistons would set the record for the longest losing streak in NBA history at 27 games.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 27, 2023
Owner Tom Gores says, despite the chants, any thought of him selling the franchise is nonsense.https://t.co/GbiFbmZFsN pic.twitter.com/uHe6X8Cs1o
He acknowledged the need for more wins but expressed that selling the team would equate to selling out the community. He further said, “If you put aside winning, we’ve made a very big difference in the community. That means a lot to me. I understand that’s only going to mean a lot to people if we win, but the underworking of what’s happening with our community, over all these years, is there.” (via The Athletic)
With the firm decision of Gores NOT selling the team, What possible change in gears can we expect for the Detroit Pistons this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
