The Detroit Pistons enter this Friday night’s NBA Cup group stage contest as solid favorites against the host Brooklyn Nets. The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. at Barclays Center.
Detroit is remembered for challenging the New York Knicks in a crucial playoff series last year. They face a Brooklyn team that had not won a regular-season game until recently.
The Pistons are currently riding a four-game winning streak, including a hard-fought victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on the road this Monday.
However, the biggest challenge for Detroit lies in the unpredictable nature of the NBA Cup’s first round. For instance, Cleveland and Indiana both hold 0-1 records in East Group A.
Brooklyn has just recorded its first win of the 2025-26 season, defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Despite the Pacers’ poor 1-7 record, the Nets managed to improve their defensive performance.
"Could Brooklyn's maiden win, plus the unusual circumstances of a tournament tilt, make the Nets a viable pick?"
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The Pistons look strong based on recent form, but Brooklyn’s first win and the tournament’s unpredictability could influence the outcome.
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