If Pistons face defeat against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, they would match their longest losing streak across any period.
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Striving for 21 is the goal for blackjack enthusiasts, but for Detroit Pistons players, it’s unfortunately reminiscent of yet another streak of losses. The Pistons are currently grappling with a disheartening 20-game losing streak, establishing a new franchise record for a single season. If they face defeat against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, they would match their longest losing streak across any period, equaling the 21-game slide that occurred at the close of the 1979-80 season and the commencement of the 1980-81 season.
Interestingly, the Sixers find themselves in possession of not one, but two NBA records for enduring the lengthiest stretches of losses. They matched the single-season record with an impressive 26 consecutive losses in 2013-14, and subsequently claimed the all-encompassing record with a remarkable 28-game losing streak spanning the conclusion of the 2014-15 season and the commencement of the 2015-16 season.
On Monday, Detroit reached the unfortunate milestone of 20 home losses when Indiana secured a 131-123 victory. In their prior matchup, the Pistons experienced a significant setback by failing to reach the 100-point threshold for the first time this season, suffering a 32-point blowout at the hands of Orlando. Despite shooting an impressive 55.6 percent from the field against the Pacers, Detroit was outdone as Indiana managed to connect on an even more remarkable 56.5 percent of their attempts.
As for the Pistons, Duren and Morris will not be playing the game due to ankle and muscle injuries, respectively. Besides, Bagley (back injury) and Rhoden (back injury) will be sitting this one out. However, no injuries have been reported for the 76ers.
Adding to the positive developments, guard Jaden Ivey, a lottery pick from the 2022 draft, showcased his skills by contributing 18 points during his 34 minutes on the court as a substitute. While the anticipation was for Ivey to form a partnership in the lineup with Cade Cunningham, the 2021 No. 1 overall pick, coach Williams has predominantly opted to start fourth-year guard Killian Hayes.
The Sixers are smoothly sailing through their recent games, maintaining an average of 134 points over a three-game winning streak. Philadelphia demonstrated their dominance with a commanding 146-101 victory over the Wizards on Monday, establishing an impressive halftime lead of 75-46.
The team’s key players delivered standout performances before taking a breather in the final quarter. Joel Embiid posted impressive numbers with 34 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in just 30 minutes, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 24 points and six assists in a 25-minute showcase.
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