“They really going 2-80” – Detroit Pistons CLOSE to breaking embarrassing losing streak but eventually bottle to Jayson Tatum’s Celtics; fans react

The Detroit Pistons were handed their 28th consecutive loss by the Boston Celtics.

“They really going 2-80” – Detroit Pistons CLOSE to breaking embarrassing losing streak but eventually bottle to Jayson Tatum’s Celtics; fans react

The Detroit Pistons were handed 28th straight loss despite leading at halftime. (Image via Open Source,X)

The Detroit Pistons are officially a part of NBA infamy. Tonight, they had a chance to redeem themselves against the league’s best team. At one point in the game, it seemed like the impossible was about to happen. But, it wasn’t to be.

The Boston Celtics entered the game against the Pistons as the best team in the league with a 22-6 record. The Pistons were a league-worst with 2-27. Hence, an apparent David vs Goliath match was evident. What fans of basketball could not wrap their heads around was the halftime score. The Pistons led by as much as 21 points at the end of the first half. The Celtics came back and both were tied at the end of regulation. In overtime, Boston dominated and handed the Pistons their 28th straight loss.

The Detroit Pistons set the NBA record for most consecutive losses in a season on Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Detroit went down 112-118 for their 27th loss in a row. Fans were sure that playing against the best team in the league tonight was a surefire loss. But the first half showed something very different.

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Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 35 points and 8 rebounds. Fellow superstar Jayson Tatum added 31 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, and 5 steals. The Celtics played without superstar Jaylen Brown. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons once again, this time with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals. The Pistons are now tied for the most consecutive losses ever.

Fans had a rollercoaster ride of emotions in this game

During the first half, fans were quick to notice how the Pistons were dominating the league-best Celtics. With all Pistons players playing well and the Celtics adjusting to life without Brown, the game could easily have resulted in an upset. Eventually however, the way the Celtics clawed back and took the win proved cinema-worthy.

Kristaps Porzingis and Jason Tatum combined to hand the Pistons their 28th straight loss
Kristaps Porzingis and Jason Tatum combined to hand the Pistons their 28th straight loss (image via Open Source, X)

Fans were also part of the roller coaster game. They were quick to voice their opinions on social media as and when things were happening. Check out some of the reactions below;

https://twitter.com/FraudsKawhi/status/1740571204925428042?s=20
https://twitter.com/xKingRei/status/1740575974746472517?s=20

Despite making their presence felt against the league’s best team, the Pistons could not complete the story. However, the flash of lightning in the first half should give them motivation to try it in their upcoming games.

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