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Pistons Dominate Nets, Snap Skid
Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham lead Detroit to blowout win over Brooklyn
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The Detroit Pistons snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak with a wire-to-wire 138-100 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in New York. Jalen Duren scored 26 points in three quarters and Cade Cunningham collected 21 points and 15 assists as the Pistons seized control early and led by double-digits for the final 41 1/2 minutes of the game.
Why it matters
The Pistons' dominant performance over the struggling Nets is an important bounce-back win for a Detroit team that had lost four straight. It also continues a recent trend of the Pistons having the Nets' number, with Detroit winning six of the last eight meetings between the two teams.
The details
The Pistons played a nearly flawless game, shooting 56.5% from the field and 50% from 3-point range. Duren converted three dunks and shot 9-of-10 from the field, while Cunningham made 8-of-10 shots and hit four 3-pointers. The Pistons led by as many as 30 points and pulled their starters in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand.
- The Pistons led 38-27 after the first quarter.
- Detroit ripped off 13 straight points to take a 53-29 lead in the second quarter.
- The Pistons led 73-40 at halftime.
- Detroit led 105-73 through three quarters.
The players
Jalen Duren
A 23-year-old center for the Detroit Pistons who scored 26 points on 9-of-10 shooting in the win.
Cade Cunningham
The 22-year-old star guard for the Detroit Pistons who had 21 points, 15 assists, and 4 made 3-pointers in the victory.
Michael Porter Jr.
The 24-year-old forward who led the Brooklyn Nets with 19 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“We must have been locked in from the opening tip. To get a win like this against a tough team like the Nets is huge for us.”
— Cade Cunningham, Pistons Guard (statenews.net)
What’s next
The Pistons will look to build on this dominant performance when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
The takeaway
This game showcased the Pistons' ability to bounce back from a rough stretch and reassert their dominance over the Nets, a team they have had success against in recent years. Detroit's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense were on full display as they cruised to a much-needed victory.
