Pistons' Misery Deepens with 25th Loss, Jazzy Trolls Add Salt to the Wound

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On December 21, 2023, the Detroit Pistons lost their 25th consecutive game, 119-111, to the Utah Jazz. With the loss, the Pistons fell one game short of the longest losing streak in NBA history (26 consecutive losses).

The Detroit Pistons' nightmare continued on Thursday, slumping to their 25th consecutive loss, a 119-111 defeat to the Utah Jazz. To make matters worse, the Jazz social media team added insult to injury with a playful Spongebob meme trolling the struggling team.

The Pistons, now 2-26 on the season, are teetering on the edge of infamy. They're close to matching the Cleveland Cavaliers' record of 26 consecutive losses set in the season after LeBron James left for Miami.

But while Detroit flounders, the Utah Jazz, spurred by Kelly Olynyk's 27-point performance, cruised to victory. All Jazz starters finished in double figures, leaving the Pistons clutching at straws.

The Jazz weren't shy in rubbing their win in, posting a Spongebob meme on Twitter: "What's funnier than 24? Hey Pistons, I thought of something funnier than 24... 25!"

Adding to the Pistons' woes was Cade Cunningham's frustration. The young star, visibly dejected after the loss, minced no words:

"We had a shot to win it and down the stretch, we weren't solid enough. Me personally, six turnovers, kill us... I gotta be better. I'm kinda sick right now."

Cunningham, despite his six turnovers, was a bright spot for Detroit with 28 points and 10 assists on 45.5% shooting. He's been a beacon of hope for the Pistons, averaging 22.2 points and 7.0 assists this season while shooting a career-best 53.1% true shooting percentage.

Detroit's next challenge? A two-game series against the Brooklyn Nets. With the infamous 26th-loss record looming, the pressure is immense. Can the Pistons finally break their losing streak and carve a much-needed victory? Only time will tell if they can salvage their season, starting with the next crucial game.

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