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The Detroit Pistons dominated the Brooklyn Nets 130–77 on February 1 at Little Caesars Arena, delivering one of the season's most lopsided performances. J. Duren led Detroit with 21 points, while C. Cunningham added 18 as the Pistons' balanced attack overwhelmed a struggling Nets offense. Detroit shot 56.5 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers, while Brooklyn managed just 32.9 percent shooting and 7 threes on a night marked by 23 turnovers. The Pistons' defense was suffocating, holding Brooklyn to 15 points in the fourth quarter and generating 17 steals; Detroit's 131.6 offensive rating and 78.7 defensive rating underscored their complete control. The 53-point margin fell well short of the Vegas total of 214.5, as the Nets' offensive collapse—scoring just 24, 20, and 18 points in the first three quarters—made this a defensive showcase rather than a shootout. D. Powell and C. Thomas each scored 12 for Brooklyn in a futile effort. Detroit's dominant display suggests the Pistons are rounding into form at the right time.
