The Pistons officially end their 2023-24 season with the worst record in franchise history (14-68) and the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history (28)
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2023-11-25
Detroit Pistons drop 13th straight, 136-113, to Pacers after 4Q collapse
Phillip B. Wilson, The Associated Press (via Detroit Free Press)
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton had 26 points and 10 assists, Myles Turner scored 10 of his 23 points in the final quarter for Indiana, and the Detroit Pistons, after opening the season 2-1, fell to their 13th consecutive defeat with a 136-113 loss Friday night.
The Pacers, 4-0 in East Group A play, will host the next tournament opponent on Dec. 4 or 5.
“That’s enormous for our team, for the organization, for ownership, for fans,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “That’s going to be another opportunity for us. … I’m real proud of the guys and the effort that they’ve put into this.”
Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham led all scorers with 31 and Jaden Ivey had 25.
“We have to learn the formula: when we take care of the ball, we give ourselves a chance,” Pistons coach Monty Williams said. “When we give it away, like we did in the fourth quarter, it’s hard.”
The Pistons made six of their 14 turnovers in the fourth quarter.
Turner overcame first-half foul trouble to finish strong, which included 10 rebounds and five blocks.
“I was mad, just sitting out,” he said. “Once I got out there, I just told myself, ‘Go. Put your head down and work.’ ”
The Pistons led by one point in the first minute of the final quarter, but were outscored 39-17 in the fourth.
“We’re the highest-scoring team on the planet,” Carlisle said of the NBA’s No. 1 offense. “Teams are loading up, trying to figure out ways to slow us down.”
Despite playing with a sprained right wrist, Haliburton boosted a 9-of-23 shooting effort with five 3-pointers. Seven Pacers players scored at least 15 points.
Buddy Hield had 18 to continue his hot streak. In the last three games since being inserted into the lineup, he’s scored 73 points and hit 16 of 25 3s. Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 15.
Carlisle, who coached the Pistons for two seasons, tied Frank Vogel for second on the franchise win list with his 250th victory. Bobby “Slick” Leonard is No. 1 at 529.
Next up: Wizards
Matchup: Pistons (2-14) vs. Washington (2-13).
Tipoff: 7 p.m. Monday; Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
TV/radio: Bally Sports Detroit; WXYT-FM (97.1).