Detroit Pistons break 28-game losing streak, avoiding unwanted NBA record
The Detroit Pistons secured a 129-127 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, ending their agonizing 28-game losing streak. This win spared the Pistons from tying the record held by the Philadelphia 76ers for the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, a feat accomplished during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
Cade Cunningham’s outstanding performance, boasting 30 points and 12 assists, played a pivotal role in restoring the winning spirit for Detroit. Despite a last-minute three-pointer from Gary Trent narrowing the score, it was too late for the Raptors to stage a comeback.
Pistons head coach Monty Williams expressed the emotional impact of the victory, stating, “Guys were screaming, I was almost in tears. I’m just so happy for our guys, I’m happy for everybody in the locker room.” Williams, the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year, hopes that this triumph will serve as a turning point for the team, acknowledging the resilience and commitment displayed by his players throughout the challenging period.
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak came to an end with a 117-109 defeat against the Utah Jazz. Despite the return of star player Jimmy Butler, who left the game in the third quarter with a foot injury after contributing eight points, the Jazz emerged victorious.
Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 22 points, and Keyonte George added 21 points as they secured the win against the 19-13 Heat. While Miami’s Bam Adebayo delivered an impressive performance with 28 points and 16 rebounds, the team struggled to maintain momentum after Butler’s exit.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged the challenges, stating, “Second half, we were just never able to contain them off the bounce, regardless of what the action was.” Despite narrowing the gap to two points late in the game, the Heat fell short as the Jazz sealed the victory with a strong response.
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