The Brooklyn Nets (1-8) began the 2025-26 NBA season with a seven-game losing streak before winning their first game against an Indiana Pacers team that was missing eight players. Brooklyn looks to be at the beginning of what could be another tough season and after Friday's 125-107 NBA Cup loss to the Detroit Pistons,

Cade Cunningham scored 30 for the third straight game and the fourth time in five as the Pistons routed the Nets, 125-107.

Cade Cunningham had 34 points and 10 assists, Jalen Duren added 30 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-107 on Friday night in an NBA Cup group opener.

It’s clear as day what’s going to happen if a Detroit Pistons game goes down to the wire. Their star shines bright, and he’s arguably been the best player in clutch time three weeks into the season. There shouldn’t be a need for clutch baskets and hero ball against the Brooklyn Nets.

Can the Brooklyn Nets put together a winning streak after their first win of the season two nights ago in Indiana where they beat the Pacers. It’s the opening round of the NBA’s Emirates Cup play/ KEY INFO Who: Detroit Pistons (6-2) at Brooklyn Nets (1-7) When: 7:30 PM ET Watch: YES Network,

Duren is currently averaging 17.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in eight matchups. With a 125-107 win over Brooklyn, the Pistons advanced to 7-2 on the year on Friday. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/pistons/onsi as Pistons Land Rare Showing From Cunningham, Duren vs Brooklyn Nets.

Ben Saraf stole the show while leading the Long Island Nets to a comeback win during his G League debut on Friday.

The Nets have also ruled out rookies Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf as they are on assignment in the G League while Haywood Highsmith remains sidelined due to recovery from right knee surgery. On the other side, the Knicks enter Sunday’s matchup with a clean injury report as they have nobody listed on it.

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the New York Knicks routed the Brooklyn Nets 134-98 on Sunday night to win their fourth straight and improve to 6-0 at home. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each added 19 points for the Knicks,