DETROIT PISTONS' NBA TRAGEDY CONTINUES: The Detroit Pistons lost their 25th consecutive game to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, 119-111, moving them one step closer to their unwanted NBA record. The loss puts them one step away from tying the single-season record of 26 consecutive losses held by the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers.
Bright Start, Dismal Finish: Despite taking an eight-point lead in the first quarter, the Pistons collapsed under a 13-0 Jazz run in the second quarter. Kelly Olynyk led the Utah Jazz with 27 points, while Cade Cunningham's 28 points and 10 assists for the Detroit Pistons were not enough to overcome their offensive woes. Frustration was evident in the final seconds as fans chanted "Sell the team".
Other NBA games
THUNDER ENDS CLIPS' WINNING STREAK: Shay Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-115 victory, ending the Los Angeles Clippers' nine-game winning streak. Holmgren's highlight reel dunk in the third quarter ignited the Thunder to secure their fifth win in six games.
Timberwolves over Lakers: Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 118-111 victory over the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers, with all five Timberwolves starters scoring in double figures. LeBron James was sidelined with an ankle injury and Anthony Davis' 31 points didn't help the Lakers to victory.
Bucks extend winning streak: The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 118-114 to extend their winning streak to six games.
Bulls end Spurs' woes: The Chicago Bulls ended a 21-game losing streak by beating the San Antonio Spurs 114-95. Kobe White and DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 22 and 21 points, respectively, while Devin Wasser's 21 points couldn't save the Spurs. Notably, Victor Winebanyama's streak of eight consecutive double-digit scoring games set a league record for double-digit scoring by a teenager, but he ended it with just seven points and five rebounds.
The NBA landscape remains dynamic, with teams like the Pistons teetering on the brink of infamy while others like the Thunder and Bucks are riding impressive winning streaks.
