The Detroit Pistons will face the Brooklyn Nets tonight in their first group stage matchup of the NBA Cup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET and will air on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit with streaming options available through Fubo and DirecTV. New viewers can access free trials and introductory offers from both services.
Detroit and Brooklyn share a group with the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orlando Magic. Each team will participate in four "Cup Nights," playing every opponent in their group. The eight best-performing teams will then move on to the knockout round, concluding with a championship game on December 16. All NBA Cup games, except for the final, will also count toward regular-season standings.
The Pistons arrive in Brooklyn with a 6-2 record after defeating the Utah Jazz 114-103 on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham continued his strong season with 31 points and 10 assists, while Jalen Duren recorded an impressive double-double with 22 points and 22 rebounds.
For the Nets, tonight marks their first NBA Cup appearance. Brooklyn holds a 1-7 record but recently grabbed their first win of the season by beating the Indiana Pacers 112-103.
“Cade Cunningham continued his dominance this season, finishing with 31 points and 10 assists.”
Author’s Summary: The Pistons, off to a strong start at 6-2, meet the struggling 1-7 Nets in Brooklyn for their first NBA Cup clash, with playoff-style stakes already in play.