Nets Struggle in Blowout Loss to Pistons

Brooklyn falls to 17-48 after getting blown out at home by Detroit

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Brooklyn Nets suffered a lopsided 138-100 defeat at the hands of the visiting Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. The loss came just two days after the Nets had pulled off a big comeback win over the Pistons. However, Brooklyn was without several key players and struggled mightily, trailing by as much as 43 points and never truly being in the game.

Why it matters

The Nets' season has been a disappointment, as they have fallen well out of playoff contention. This blowout loss is another setback in what has been a difficult campaign for the team, as they continue to focus on developing young talent and positioning themselves for a high draft pick.

The details

The Nets were missing several players, including Egor Demin, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Ziaire Williams. Their starters, including Nic Claxton and Nolan Traore, combined for just four points on 1-of-8 shooting. The Pistons shot 56.5% from the field and 16-of-32 from 3-point range, dominating the Nets defensively.

  • The Nets lost 138-100 to the Pistons on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The Nets had pulled off a comeback win over the Pistons just two days earlier, on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Nic Claxton

A Nets starter who struggled, scoring just 4 points on 1-of-8 shooting.

Nolan Traore

A Nets starter who also struggled, scoring just 4 points on 1-of-8 shooting.

Egor Demin

A Nets player who was out for the season with plantar fasciitis.

Day'Ron Sharpe

A Nets player who was out with a sprained left thumb.

Ziaire Williams

A Nets player who was sidelined with an illness.

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What they’re saying

“He's trying, and when you try really hard, your intentions are good, not all the times you get the results that you want, but you're going to get there at some point because you're trying to do the right thing.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Nets Coach (usa-times.news)

What’s next

The Nets will look to bounce back from this blowout loss as they continue their season, with a focus on developing their young players and positioning themselves for a high draft pick.

The takeaway

This lopsided defeat is another tough moment in what has been a difficult season for the Nets, as they struggle to find consistency and success. However, the team remains committed to player development and building for the future, even as the losses continue to pile up.