The Detroit Pistons head to Brooklyn with a 6-2 record as Cade Cunningham continues his impressive season. They will face the 1-7 Brooklyn Nets in their first NBA Cup matchup.
The Pistons and Nets are grouped with the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orlando Magic. Each team will have four “Cup Nights,” playing every other team in their group. The top eight teams with the best records will progress to the knockout round, culminating in the championship game on December 16.
“All NBA Cup games will count toward regular-season records except the championship.”
Tonight marks the first of Detroit’s four group stage games. They enter the contest fresh from a 114-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, led by Cade Cunningham’s 31 points and 10 assists. Jalen Duren also delivered a dominant performance with 22 points and 22 rebounds.
The Nets, meanwhile, will play their first NBA Cup game after a tough start to the season at 1-7. They secured their first win by beating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 on Wednesday.
The NBA Cup opener features a strong Detroit team led by Cade Cunningham against a struggling Brooklyn Nets squad, with multiple free streaming options available for fans.