Detroit Pistons Just Made NBA history...

The Detroit Pistons have set a new NBA record...being the worst team in NBA history.

On Tuesday night, Detroit became the inaugural team in the league's history to suffer 27 consecutive losses within a single season, succumbing 118-112 to the Brooklyn Nets.

Previously, the Nets had defeated the Pistons last Saturday in Brooklyn, marking Detroit's 26th back-to-back loss. This placed them on par with the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers for the most consecutive losses within one season.

However, Detroit now stands alone in this unfortunate record.

The next milestone to approach is the all-time record of 28 successive losses, established by the Philadelphia 76ers spanning the latter part of the 2014-15 season and the early part of the 2015-16 season.

With a match against the NBA-leading Boston Celtics scheduled for Thursday night, the likelihood of equalling or surpassing this record appears imminent.

The encounter against Brooklyn, much like their season, commenced optimistically for Detroit. They surged to a 9-1 lead and commanded a 14-point advantage in the initial quarter. Yet, a combination of subpar shooting, defensive lapses, and turnovers allowed Brooklyn to compound Detroit's woes.

By halftime, the Nets had outperformed the Pistons by 13 points, leading 61-54.

Cade Cunningham showcased a commendable effort, contributing 18 of his 41 points in the third quarter. His early fourth-quarter 3-pointer bolstered Detroit's hopes, propelling them to a 97-92 advantage. However, the tides quickly turned.

Amidst fervent cheers echoing a playoff atmosphere from the packed Little Caesars Arena, the Nets retaliated with a decisive 13-0 streak, seizing control.

While Cunningham demonstrated resilience, the support around him was lacking. His individual efforts were marred by occasional turnovers.

Bojan Bogdanovic, with 23 points to his name, fouled out. A defensive lapse allowed Cam Johnson to capitalise with a crucial 3-pointer, granting Brooklyn a six-point cushion with a mere 1:40 remaining. Jaden Ivey, the fifth overall pick from the previous year, faced an off night, misfiring on 9 of his 12 attempts, as the Nets strategically encouraged his shooting.

As the final minutes waned, the arena echoed with chants of frustration, "Sell the team! Sell the team!" However, Pistons' owner, Tom Gores, remained absent from the venue, shielded from the vocal dissent.