Pistons secure fifth straight win with 113-98 victory over nets

Malik Beasley scored 23 points, while Cade Cunningham contributed 13 points, five assists, and five rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-98 on Wednesday night. Detroit’s bench shone brightly, outscoring Brooklyn’s 50-20, led by Simone Fontecchio’s 17 points and Marcus Sasser’s 15. The Pistons, winners of eight of their last nine games, improved to 19-18, climbing above .500.

Noah Clowney delivered a game-high 29 points, and Tyrese Martin added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the struggling Nets, who suffered their third consecutive loss and seventh straight home defeat. Despite a quieter night from Cunningham, Detroit excelled, shooting 52.3% from the field and dominating the fast break with a 38-13 advantage. Key contributions from Tim Hardaway Jr. (10 points) and a strong defensive effort secured the Pistons’ fifth straight win.