The Detroit Pistons achieved a convincing 106-92 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, interrupting the good momentum of the team led by Jordi Fernández in the NBA. With this result, the Nets suffer their second defeat at home this season, leaving their record at three wins and four derrotas. Despite having won three of its last four parts, the crew went into the meet with high expectations.
Los Nets showed a limited offensive performance, with only two players posting double-digit numbers. Cameron Johnson was the team's top scorer with 26 points, while Cam Thomas totaled 17. However, Ben Simmons had decent play, with just four points, six returns and six assists in 24 minutes of play.
For its part, Detroit celebrated its second victory of the season, having previously taken part in its game of derrotas with a triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 19 points, while also recording six rebounds and six assists. Tobias Harris contributed 18 points, while pivot Jalen Duren started with a double-double of 13 points and 17 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and Tim Hardaway Jr. also had significant results with 15 and 14 points, respectively, while Malik Beasley, from the bank, had 18 points and four 3-pointers.
Despite a good start and gaining more points in the third quarter, the Nets cannot maintain their gain. The Pistons responded with an 18-6 run that allowed them to regain control of the party, finishing the third quarter with a 94-83 lead. Detroit's defensive aggressiveness was key, especially after a notable defensive performance against the Grizzlies in their previous game.
The Nets fail to recover in the second half, where the Pistons dominate with a run of 54-35. Now, Brooklyn is preparing to receive the Memphis Grizzlies of the Spanish Santi Aldama, while the Pistons face the Los Angeles Lakers of LeBron James and Anthony Davis in their next compromise.
