Pistons lose 27th straight game, new NBA record
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham dribbles in the first half Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. RICK OSENTOSKI/USA TODAY SPORTS Omari Sankofa II - 27 Dec 2023 Detroit Free Press - USA TODAY NETWORK Eight days after scoring a career-high 43 points against the Atlanta Hawks, Cade Cunningham nearly one-upped himself. The 2021 first overall pick did everything he could to prevent the Detroit Pistons from making history, finishing the night with 41 points on 13-for-21 overall shooting, nine rebounds and five assists. He scored 18 points in the third quarter, and 19 in the fourth. It wasn’t enough. The Pistons lost, 118-112, and have now set the NBA’s all-time in-season record with 27 consecutive losses. It was a festive night at Little Caesars Arena. Nearly every seat was filled, and the Pistons wore their alternate Bad Boys-inspired jerseys on a night that honored the 35th anniversary of the team’s 1989 title. But the cheers turned to boos and “ sell the team” chants for the second time in a wee...