The Pistons’ dismal journey to become the NBA’s worst-ever team

Detroit have lost a league-record 27 consecutive games. With no offence, defence or sense of direction, they’re on pace to win only five games this season

WORST NBA TEAM EVER: John Collins of the Utah Jazz drives against Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. who are enduring a shocking run of form. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Detroit Pistons finally, formally made history on Tuesday night.

Detroit lost their single-season record 27th consecutive game, the latest coming at home by a 118-112 score against the Brooklyn Nets. By falling to 2-28, the Pistons built more cushion in a perhaps inexorable quest to become the worst team in league history.