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Pistons Defensive Start Is Covering for an Offense That Went Cold

The Detroit Pistons are 5-1 for the first time since 2015-16, and the best explanation for it has nothing to do with scoring. After Friday’s 110-94 win at Brooklyn in their NBA Cup opener, no team has shot better than…

By Edward Perovic · HEAVY

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:49 AM

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Edward Perovic reports that Detroit's strong defensive play is carrying the team as its offense cools off.
The Detroit Pistons reached a 5-1 record following a 110-94 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
No opponent has managed to shoot better than 45.5 percent against the Pistons through six games.

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The Detroit Pistons improved to 5-1 for the first time since the 2015-16 season following a 110-94 win against the Brooklyn Nets in their NBA Cup opener. Edward Perovic highlights that Detroit's strong defense has compensated for a cooling offense, noting that no opposing team has shot above 45.5 percent against the Pistons so far this season.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 20 points, while Ron Holland II added a season-high 18 points off the bench. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's squad achieved the defensive success despite playing without Jalen Duren, who is sidelined with a hamstring strain, and Isaiah Joe.

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