DECEMBER 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
DETROIT PISTONS 8-11 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-11 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Detroit Pistons lose 27th straight game, set NBA single-season record for futility The Detroit Pistons set a single-season record for futility on Tuesday, losing their 27th consecutive regular-season game.
Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 27 games, falling 118-112 to the Nets
Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 27 games, falling 118-112 to the NetsDECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Killian Hayes - Out Tuesday Hayes (illness) will not play Tuesday against Brooklyn.
Impact Hayes and Ausar Thompson are both battling illnesses Tuesday, but Thompson is on track to play. Jalen Duren (ankle) returns to the lineup as well, putting Detroit's expected rotation at full strength with the exception of Hayes.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Good to go Tuesday Stewart (toe) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Stewart was carrying a probable tag into Tuesday night with what is believed to be a minor injury. Jalen Duren is returning from his ankle injury and will share the frontcourt with Stewart, so Stewart will likely spend more time as a stretch four going forward.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Duren - Starting in return Duren (ankle) is cleared to play and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Duren went through Detroit's full slate of morning shootaround and pregame warm-ups Tuesday, and he's officially cleared for action following a 19-game absence. Despite rejoining the starting lineup, Duren topping out at 20-25 minute workload isn't implausible given his lengthy absence. He is averaging 28.9 minutes per game across 14 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ausar Thompson - Listed as probable Thompson is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to an illness.
Impact Thompson wasn't listed on the Pistons' initial injury report, so it appears the illness is a new development. Teammate Killian Hayes has missed four straight games due to an ailment, but it's unclear if the two issues are related. Thompson has started six of the team's past seven contests, averaging 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks, but if he's available Tuesday, he'll likely operate off the bench due to Jalen Duren's (ankle) return, which will presumably shift Isaiah Stewart to power forward and Bojan Bogdanovic to small forward.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Killian Hayes - Downgraded to questionable Hayes (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Hayes was initially listed as probable but is now trending in the wrong direction and may miss a fourth straight game due to an illness. If that's the case, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser should continue to see increased roles.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How did the Detroit Pistons become the NBA's lump of coal? It's not a question of naughty or nice, but one poor decision after another
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Detroit Pistons will try to avoid 27th straight loss and a new NBA single-season record tonight The Detroit Pistons won’t deny it. They are fully aware of the unwanted history they’ve been tumbling toward for two months.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Pistons try to avoid 27th straight loss and new NBA single-season record Detroit has lost 26 straight games this season and sit just 2 games from tying the overall NBA record for consecutive defeats.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NBA.COM
Pistons look to avoid 27th straight loss, new NBA single-season record Tuesday
With their last loss, the Pistons matched the 2010-11 Cavaliers and 2013-14 76ers for the most losses in a row within one season. Tuesday ni...DECEMBER 26, 2023
Where does Pistons' losing streak rank in sports history? But the Pistons haven't been innovators of incredible incompetence. With tonight's loss, they would join a pantheon of legendary losers.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pistons lose NBA single-season record 27 straight games, falling to Nets 118-112
The Detroit Pistons have made NBA historyDECEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Killian Hayes - Probable for Tuesday Hayes (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Hayes has missed three straight games, including a late scratch Saturday after initially being cleared to suit up. His expected return will likely mean fewer minutes for Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser, but Hayes may face some limitations after a lengthy absence.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Duren - Expected to play Tuesday Duren (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Duren has been sidelined since Dec. 6 and has appeared in just six of Detroit's last 19 games. While he's expected to play Tuesday, Duren will likely face strict restrictions after missing so much time.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Dealing with minor toe sprain Stewart is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a right great toe sprain.
Impact Stewart recently missed back-to-back games due to a shoulder issue but is now battling a toe injury. However, he's still expected to suit up and should remain in the starting lineup, even if Jalen Duren (ankle) gets the nod at center.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons must beat Nets to avoid dubious record Head coach Monty Williams insists the Detroit Pistons’ historic losing streak hasn’t destroyed their work ethic.The Pistons tied the NBA rec...
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NBA Trade Talk: Should Jalen Green, Jaden Ivey or Jonathan Kuminga be Targets? Could the Oklahoma City Thunder target a former top-10 pick via trade?
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Pistons face the Nets on 26-game losing streak
Detroit aims to stop its 26-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons play BrooklynDECEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Knox II - Gets buckets Knox chipped in 14 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across 24 minutes during Saturday's 126-115 loss to the Nets.
Impact Knox stepped in and knocked down coming off two consecutive DNP-CDs. The 24-year-old can't be relied on as anything more than a sporadic scoring sparkplug, but perhaps his workload will grow moving forward with Detroit reeling.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Rains in four threes Stewart ended with 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 126-115 loss to Brooklyn.
Impact A season-high four made threes fueled a season-high 20 points on the night, with Saturday representing Stewart's 10th contest with multiple made threes, and first since Nov. 29, through 27 appearances this season. Overall, his 39.6 percent clip on 3.6 threes per game symbolizes breakout efficiency, but he isn't an overly incorporated part of the offense.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Ivey - Well-rounded performance in loss Ivey chipped in 23 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Saturday's 126-115 loss to the Nets.
Impact Ivey provided multi-level scoring efficiency, surprisingly notching his first game of the season with double digit free-throw attempts. Among all players with 300 possessions this season, Ivey ranks 20th with a 15.5 percent foul rate, which slightly brightens his rest-of-season value on the premise that he's due for an uptick in free-throw volume
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bojan Bogdanovic - Bounce-back effort Bogdanovic racked up 19 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Saturday's 126-115 loss to Brooklyn.
Impact Excluding an eight-point dud in Thursday's loss to Utah, Bogdanovic has scored at least 17 points in six prior contests. He's getting sizable run over that span, averaging 33.9 minutes per game. Earning nine free throws Saturday marked a season-high for the 34-year-old.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Pistons match the NBA's single-season record with a 26th straight loss The Detroit Pistons have matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak within one season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Sat...
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
NBA roundup: Pistons match NBA record with 26th straight loss Dec 23, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets...
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
