Which Team Has the Longest Losing Streak in the NBA? Pistons’ 27-Game Single Season Record Raises Curiosity

The Detroit Pistons have etched their name in the history books. But it is for all the wrong reasons. Cade Cunningham and Co. extended their losing streak to 27 games after tonight’s loss against the Brooklyn Nets. They now hold the record for the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history. The Pistons moved past the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, who have a 26-game losing streak of their own.

However, the Pistons are yet to break the record for the longest losing streak in NBA history that spans multiple seasons. Let’s find out which team holds that record and how far Detroit is from claiming it.

Longest losing streak in NBA history

After the Detroit Pistons broke the record for the longest single-season losing streak with 27 consecutive losses, the NBA World was curious to know which team holds the record for the longest losing streak in the NBA. The answer is the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have the longest losing streak in NBA history with 28 games, spanning over two seasons. Philly’s streak began when they lost 10 straight games to end the 2014-15 season. They continued their abysmal form and opened the 2015-16 season with a 0-18 record. Their consecutive losses combined from both seasons gave them a record 28-game losing streak.

The Pistons are only one loss away from tying the Philadelphia 76ers’ record. So, the next game for the Pistons could be as historic as tonight. Cade Cunningham and Co. will face the Boston Celtics, the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference on Thursday.

The chances of the Pistons tying the Sixers record are very high.

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Is Cade Cunningham wasting his talent in Detroit?

When Cade Cunningham got drafted number 1 in the 2021 NBA draft, he would not have imagined being a record holder for the longest single-season losing streak two years later. Despite the Pistons’ struggles, Cunningham has shown immense improvement each season. He is averaging 23 points and 7 assists this season. The Pistons guard tried his best to snap their losing streak tonight as he went off for 41 points against the Nets.

Cade might soon start thinking that his talent is being wasted in Detroit. After their 27-game losing streak, it is nearly impossible for the Pistons to get into the playoff picture. The Pistons have not made the playoffs in four years, and it has been 15 years since they won a playoff series. With the way the Pistons are playing this season, it might be years before Cade Cunningham gets a taste of victory.

Do you think Cunningham should demand a trade to a better team?

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