Brooklyn went cold after blowing an early 10-point lead, but it was the Nets’ league-worst defense that shouldered most of the blame for their latest loss, allowing the Pistons (7-2) to shoot nearly 60 percent from the field despite making 6-of-26 3s, inflated by an absurd 78 points in the paint.

Here are three takeaways from the Nets loss to the Pistons. Michael Porter Jr. found early success cutting off the ball, but had a few bad shot attempts. He was tightly guarded on many possessions but insisted on shooting them anyway.

Cade Cunningham had 34 points and 10 assists, Jalen Duren added 30 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-107 on Friday in an NBA Cup group opener.

The Nets lost to the Pistons 125-107 in NBA Cup play and that was despite getting an excellent game from forward Noah Clowney as he continues to grow into his own as a player. Forward Michael Porter Jr.

It is Emirates NBA Cup Day for the Detroit Pistons. Can you feel the excitement? Can you? In the grand scheme, if the Pistons start to rack up wins in Cup games, it might generate some actual buzz, I suppose.

Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 32 points and 11 rebounds while Nic Claxton recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. While both teams are seeking a key victory in Friday’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Here are three Brooklyn Nets takeaways from Friday's 125-107 NBA Cup loss to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.

Here is an updated look at the NBA Cup Group B standings after the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

The Brooklyn Nets advanced to 1-8 on the season after losing to the Detroit Pistons in their inaugural NBA Cup game of the 2025-26 season. The rebuild is going

Jaden Ivey is nearing his four-week re-evaluation date following arthroscopic surgery Oct. 16 on his right knee, and has resumed on-court workouts. Marcus Sasser is at least three weeks away from his reevaluation date as he rehabs a left hip impingement.

Javonte Green scored 21 points and Daniss Jenkins added 19 as the short-handed Detroit Pistons won their ninth straight game, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 in an NBA Cup game on