In their latest matchup, the Detroit Pistons managed to break their recent stumbling block with a commanding victory over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing 115-94 on Saturday night in Detroit. Cade Cunningham made a strong comeback after a challenging performance in the previous game, scoring a notable nine of his 15 points in the final quarter.
Cunningham, who had only managed 11 points against Denver the night before and was trailing with just six points in the first three quarters against the Nets, found his rhythm late in the game. He delivered a crucial 3-pointer along with two pivotal three-point plays during the fourth quarter. Joining him in double figures for the Pistons were Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, and Jalen Duren, each contributing 18 points. This victory followed their eight-game winning streak, which had been halted by the Denver Nuggets.
For the Nets, Tyrese Martin provided some highlight plays, emerging from the bench to score 23 points. Despite this effort, the team suffered its fourth consecutive loss, with the Brooklyn starters being heavily outplayed and outscored by 73-47.
Brooklyn stayed competitive at the start of the final quarter, keeping within six points, but Cunningham’s six points helped spark a decisive 16-6 run, extending the Pistons’ lead to 95-81 at the 7:33 mark.
In terms of overall performance, the Pistons entered the game still smarting from their recent loss to Denver. They came out aggressively, shooting an impressive 68.2% (15 for 22) from the field in the first quarter, with an even more remarkable 77.8% (7 for 9) accuracy from beyond the arc.
A notable sequence unfolded in the first half, as Detroit reached a 68-43 advantage by halftime. They faced a rough patch in the third quarter, however, hitting a mere 26.3% (5 for 19) from the field and struggling with turnovers and missed opportunities.
Yet, even with the potential to recover, the Nets faltered in the crucial moments, missing 14 of their first 16 field goals in the fourth quarter, inclusive of six missed 3-point attempts.
Looking forward, the Pistons are set to challenge the Utah Jazz on Monday night, while the Nets will attempt to change their fortunes against the San Antonio Spurs come Tuesday.
