Arrr, ye scallywags! The blasted Pistons be sufferin' their 22nd straight loss, aye! A bunch o' monotonous battles, methinks!
2023-12-16
Arrr! Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Detroit Pistons be sufferin' a grievous curse, losin' their 22nd straight match on Friday. 'Tis a record for the ages, aye! Philadelphia 76ers be the ones who sent 'em to Davy Jones' locker!
The Detroit Pistons have achieved a not-so-glorious milestone, setting a franchise-record for consecutive losses. Their 22nd straight defeat came at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, who triumphed with a score of 124-92. This loss surpassed the previous record for consecutive games lost, which was established between the 1979-80 and 1980-81 seasons. The Pistons' 22-game losing streak now stands as the sixth longest in NBA history, with the Philadelphia 76ers still holding the record at 28 consecutive losses.When asked about the repetitive nature of questions during the losing streak, Detroit head coach Monty Williams humorously commented that "It is what it is. It's a lot of repetitive games." The Pistons' last taste of victory came on October 28th, during Williams' first season as head coach.
Coincidentally, on the same night the Pistons set their franchise record, the San Antonio Spurs put an end to their own brutal losing streak. The Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, snapping an 18-game losing streak that had plagued them. Guard Devin Vassell described the win as special and unexpected, as the Spurs did not anticipate starting the season with such a long series of losses.
However, the Lakers were missing three of their starters, which LeBron James attributed to their team not being built to handle such absences. He acknowledged the Spurs' impressive performance, commending their shooting accuracy.
The Spurs' victory marked just their fourth win of the season, but rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama described the atmosphere as a playoff game, expressing his team's love for the victorious feeling.