Pistons Snap Season-Worst Skid with Blowout Win Over Nets

Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham lead Detroit to dominant victory in New York

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak with a convincing 138-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Jalen Duren scored 26 points on 9-of-10 shooting, while Cade Cunningham added 21 points and 15 assists for the Pistons, who never trailed in the game.

Why it matters

The Pistons' victory helps them maintain their lead in the Eastern Conference standings, while the loss ends the Nets' modest two-game winning streak. Detroit was looking to avenge an improbable loss to Brooklyn just a few days earlier, in which they blew a 23-point third-quarter lead.

The details

The Pistons jumped out to a 38-27 lead after the first quarter, with Duren and Cunningham combining for 21 points. Detroit then blew the game open in the second quarter, outscoring the Nets 35-13 to take a 73-40 halftime advantage. The Pistons shot an impressive 56% from the field and 50% from 3-point range for the game.

  • The Pistons snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak on Tuesday night.
  • Detroit defeated the Nets just a few days after blowing a 23-point lead in a loss to Brooklyn.

The players

Jalen Duren

A 22-year-old center for the Detroit Pistons who scored 26 points on 9-of-10 shooting in the win.

Cade Cunningham

The 21-year-old point guard for the Pistons, who had 21 points and 15 assists in the victory.

Michael Porter Jr.

The 24-year-old forward for the Brooklyn Nets, who led his team with 19 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Pistons' dominant win over the Nets demonstrates their ability to bounce back from a tough loss and maintain their position atop the Eastern Conference standings. Detroit's young core of Duren and Cunningham continues to impress, providing hope for the franchise's future.