The Detroit Pistons, holding a 6-2 record, face the Brooklyn Nets in their opening NBA Cup group stage game. The match takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET in Brooklyn.
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Both teams belong to a group that includes the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orlando Magic. Each team will play four “Cup Nights,” facing every other team in their group. The top eight teams will move on to the knockout phase, culminating in the championship game on December 16. All Cup games, except the final, count toward the regular-season standings.
The Pistons enter on a high note after a 114-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, boosted by Cade Cunningham’s 31 points and 10 assists and Jalen Duren’s impressive 22 points and 22 rebounds. The Nets, struggling early with a 1-7 record, secured their first win of the season against the Indiana Pacers, 112-103, marking their debut NBA Cup game.
"Cade Cunningham continued his dominance this season, finishing with 31 points and 10 assists."
"Jalen Duren also had a massive night, contributing 22 points and 22 rebounds in the win."
Summary: The Detroit Pistons aim to maintain their strong start against a struggling Brooklyn Nets team in the NBA Cup opener, with key performances expected from stars like Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.