Detroit Pistons Tie All-Time Single Season Losing Streak Record in Loss to Brooklyn Nets
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Pistons tied NBA all-time single season losing streak record in a 10-point loss to Nets.
The Detroit Pistons have achieved another milestone as they tied the NBA's all-time single-season losing streak record in their loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. The Pistons fell behind early and were unable to recover, ultimately falling by 10 points.
This marks the second consecutive game for the Pistons where they suffered their largest margin of defeat in franchise history. They previously dropped a 32-point blowout against the Toronto Raptors on November 5th, which has also left them with the league's longest losing streak.
Head coach Ron rolston expressed his disappointment in the loss, stating that "It's frustrating when we don't perform well. We have a tough schedule ahead, but we'll bounce back."
The Pistons fall to 7-40 overall and 9-14 in the Eastern Conference after the loss. The Nets improve to 17-6 in the conference and 19-11 overall.
In other NBA action, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings by 28 points, while the Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards by 22 points.
Overall, this loss is a difficult one for the Pistons, who are now 3-26 in December. It is a significant milestone in their history, however, as they tie a record set by the 2001-02 Seattle SuperSonics.
While this loss is disappointing, it serves as a reminder that there is still time for the Pistons to turn things around. With a strong team effort and determination, they can rebound from this loss and continue to compete at the highest level.