On Thursday night, the Detroit Pistons faced another defeat, succumbing to the Utah Jazz with a final score of 119–111. This marked the Pistons’ 25th consecutive loss, portraying a challenging period for Detroit basketball.
The Pistons initiated the season on a positive note, winning two of their first three games, fueling optimism among fans that this youthful team might exceed expectations. Unfortunately, this hope was short-lived, as the following game triggered a relentless streak of 25 consecutive losses, putting the Pistons on track to set an undesirable NBA record. The current record for the most consecutive losses in a single season is 26.
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The defeat against the Jazz on Thursday was particularly disheartening, considering Utah played without several key players, including Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George, and Talen Horton-Tucker. Despite Detroit keeping the game close — trailing by three points with less than four minutes remaining — the Pistons fell short once again.
The frustration from the home crowd was palpable, expressing dissatisfaction with the Pistons’ performance by chanting “Sell the Team!” throughout the arena as the game concluded.
Looking ahead, Detroit’s next two games are against the Brooklyn Nets. If they face defeat in both games, the 2023-24 Pistons will etch their name in history, holding the record for the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history.
