In an exciting NBA matchup on Wednesday night, the Detroit Pistons claimed a commanding 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Pistons extended their impressive winning streak to five games, with an outstanding team performance that overwhelmed the Nets, who were missing several key players.
Malik Beasley Leads the Charge
Malik Beasley led the way for Detroit, scoring 23 points in the game. He was supported by Cade Cunningham, who added 13 points, five assists, and five rebounds.
It wasn’t just the stars who shined—Detroit’s bench made a massive impact, outscoring Brooklyn’s reserves 50-20. Simone Fontecchio led the bench mob with 17 points, while Marcus Sasser chipped in with 15 points.
Pistons Dominate in Every Aspect
Detroit’s overall performance was top-notch. They shot an impressive 52.3% from the field, and their fast break offense was unstoppable, outscoring the Nets 38-13.
Despite Cunningham’s quiet night by his usual standards, his teammates stepped up to fill the void. Tim Hardaway Jr. also contributed with 10 points in the victory.
Brooklyn Struggles Without Key Players
On the other hand, Brooklyn struggled throughout the game, missing six rotation players. Their top three scorers—Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, and D’Angelo Russell—were all sidelined, as were key rebounders Ben Simmons and Day’Ron Sharpe.
The absence of these key players left a noticeable gap in Brooklyn’s game.
Nets Fight Back but Fall Short
Without their main offensive weapons, Brooklyn shot just 38.4% from the field and was dominated in the paint, getting outscored 54-36 by the Pistons. The Nets tried to mount a comeback in the third quarter.
Down by 13 points midway through the period, they went on a 7-0 run, narrowing Detroit’s lead to 70-64 with 5:37 left. However, the Pistons quickly responded with a 6-0 spurt, which ballooned into a 21-4 run.
Fontecchio’s Hot Streak Seals the Win
Fontecchio played a crucial role during the run, scoring eight points, including two three-pointers. His hot shooting helped Detroit build a commanding 91-68 lead going into the final quarter.
The Nets were unable to recover from that point, and Detroit cruised to a 15-point victory.
Clowney’s Effort Not Enough for the Nets
For Brooklyn, Noah Clowney was the standout performer, finishing with a game-high 29 points. Tyrese Martin also contributed with 12 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pistons’ superior all-around play.
The Nets have now lost their third consecutive game, and they remain in a tough spot as they face the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
Pistons on the Rise: Above .500 for the First Time in Years
Detroit’s recent form has been impressive. With this win, they have now won eight of their last nine games and have climbed to a 19-18 record.
This marks the first time since the 2017-18 season that the Pistons have been above .500 after 37 games. They will look to extend their streak when they host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
Brooklyn’s Struggles Continue
As for Brooklyn, their struggles continue, and they will need to regroup quickly if they hope to turn things around. Despite the tough loss, they will try to bounce back against the Nuggets in Denver.
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