Pistons Secure Fifth Straight Win, Surpass .500 Mark with Victory Over Nets

Detroit outperformed a depleted Brooklyn team 113-98, marking their first time above .500 this late in the season since 2017-18.

Malik Beasley led the Pistons with 23 points, bouncing back from a poor shooting performance in the previous game.
Detroit's bench contributed significantly, outscoring Brooklyn's reserves 50-20, with Simone Fontecchio scoring 17 points and Marcus Sasser adding 15.
Cade Cunningham, despite a quiet night with 13 points, remains the Pistons' season leader in scoring and assists per game.
Brooklyn struggled without key players, missing six rotation members, including top scorers Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, and D’Angelo Russell.
The Pistons, now 19-18, are above .500 for the first time through 37 games since the 2017-18 season and will face the Golden State Warriors next.