The Detroit Pistons opened their NBA Cup campaign with a convincing 110-94 victory over the winless Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The Pistons dominated throughout, handing the Nets their latest defeat in a season that has yet to produce a win.
Detroit's balanced attack overwhelmed Brooklyn from the opening tip, building a substantial lead that the Nets never seriously threatened. The victory gives the Pistons an early advantage in NBA Cup group play while extending Brooklyn's winless streak to start the season.
The NBA Cup, the league's new in-season tournament, features all 30 teams competing in group-stage games that count toward regular-season standings before advancing to knockout rounds.
