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On Thursday night, the Utah Jazz, despite being short-handed, triumphed over Detroit with a 119-111 victory. This marked the Pistons' 25th consecutive defeat, just one shy of the NBA single-season record.

Monty Williams, in his first year as a coach, shared his disappointment. "I must choose my words wisely because this loss stings more than usual," he asserted.

He expressed disbelief at how his team, who played previously, conceded 50 points from turnovers and rebounds.

"Comprehending how we were outpaced in these aspects is incredibly challenging," he lamented.

The Pistons' downfall to a 2-26 record triggered protests from the audience. The crowd vociferously demanded that owner Tom Gores and his Platinum Equity firm "Sell the team!" Their next opportunity to recover will be in Brooklyn on Saturday night.

Cade Cunningham, who served as Detroit’s leading scorer with 28 points and 10 assists, disagreed with their current standing. "Our performance isn’t reflective of a 2-26 team – we’re not that subpar," he defended.

"I'm confident we can bounce back and showcase much-improved basketball skills."

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Will the Pistons set a record for the longest losing streak in NBA history?

The shared record for season-long losing streaks in the NBA stands at 26, held by both the 2010-11 Cavaliers and the 2013-14 76ers. 

The 76ers also hold the record for a continued losing streak spanning two seasons, with a total of 28 losses from 2014-15 to 2015-16.

The Pistons have been struggling mightily this season with a poor record of 2-26. For almost two months, they have failed to clinch a victory. 

Here are the top 10 longest-losing runs in NBA history.

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