Pistons Win Fifth Straight Against Nets

The Detroit Pistons secured their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98, with Malik Beasley scoring 23 points and Cade Cunningham contributing 13 points, five assists, and five rebounds. Detroit's bench outperformed Brooklyn's 50-20, showcasing depth with Simone Fontecchio and Marcus Sasser adding 17 and 15 points, respectively. Despite Cunningham's off night, the Pistons shot 52.3% from the field, greatly benefiting from a fast break advantage of 38-13. The Nets struggled without key players, resulting in a poor shooting percentage of 38.4%. Following this win, the Pistons faced the Golden State Warriors but lost a close match 107-104, with Cunningham leading the team with 32 points. This performance marks Detroit's first time above .500 since the 2017-18 season.