Pistons visit winless Nets to open NBA Cup group play
The gist
The 4-1 Pistons face the 0-4 Nets in Brooklyn Friday in the NBA Cup East Group A opener.
Detroit is without center Jalen Duren, so the game may hinge on its defense.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026NBA.com publishes its East Group A preview ahead of Group Play tipping off Oct. 30.
- Oct 27, 2026The Nets lose 125-124 in overtime to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, their closest call for a win this season.
- Oct 28, 2026The Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 at home; Cade Cunningham scores 30 points with seven assists and five rebounds.