Pistons crash to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss after blowing 21-point lead
Pistons Tie NBA Record for Consecutive Losses After Blowing 21-Point Lead
The Detroit Pistons’ nightmare season continued on Thursday night as they fell to the Boston Celtics 128-122 in overtime, tying the NBA record for the longest losing streak in league history with 28 consecutive defeats.
The Pistons, widely considered the worst team in the league, had a glimmer of hope early on, building a 21-point lead in the first half. However, they were unable to sustain their momentum, allowing the Celtics to chip away at the lead and eventually force overtime. In the extra session, the Celtics pulled away for the win.
This latest loss ties the Pistons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who had two separate 14-game losing streaks during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. The Pistons’ streak is even more remarkable considering it has come within a single season.
The defeat is a crushing blow to the Pistons, who are now just one loss away from setting the all-time NBA record for most consecutive losses. The team has struggled all season long, with a young and inexperienced roster facing a tough uphill battle.
Key stats:
- The Pistons led by as many as 21 points in the first half.
- The Celtics outscored the Pistons by 22 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
- Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 41 points.
- Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points.
What’s next for the Pistons?
The Pistons will have a chance to snap their losing streak on Saturday night when they host the Toronto Raptors. However, they will face a tough challenge against a Raptors team that is currently fighting for a playoff spot.
Fan reactions:
- “This is just brutal. I don’t even know what to say anymore.”
- “I’m starting to think they might actually break the record. This is unbelievable.”
- “There’s no quit in this team, but they just can’t seem to catch a break.”
- “I’m still a Pistons fan, but this is getting really hard to watch.”
The Pistons’ record-tying losing streak is a major storyline in the NBA, and it will be interesting to see if they can break out of their slump in the coming days.
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