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Pistons Rout the Winless Nets 110-94 in an NBA Cup Opener

Detroit used balanced scoring and stifling defense to hand Brooklyn its fifth straight loss and open the NBA Cup with a 16-point win.

  • On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 110-94 in their Emirates NBA Cup opener at Barclays Center, improving to 5-1 this season.
  • Despite trailing 28-21 after the first quarter, Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's team regained control by increasing defensive intensity, limiting Brooklyn to 33% shooting during a decisive third-quarter surge.
  • Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 20 points, while Ron Holland sparked the third quarter with 12 of his 18 points; Duncan Robinson added 17 points to help overcome early struggles.
  • Brooklyn remains winless at 0-5 this season despite 16 points from Moritz Wagner. Julius Randle scored 15 and Michael Porter Jr. added 13, but the Nets committed 24 turnovers.
  • Next, the Pistons visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, while the Nets travel to face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday seeking their first win of the season.
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Pistons rout the winless Nets 110-94 in an NBA Cup opener

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