The Morning Dunk is an uplifting, jolt-inducing start to your day that offers top-notch NBA news and highlights from the night prior.
That is, unless you're a Pistons supporter. Then it's simply a stark reminder of the harsh reality that is your fandom.
Pistons' Skid Hits 27
The Detroit Pistons have mastered the art of losing basketball games, and following yet another defeat on Tuesday night, the history books will forever remember their efforts.
Falling 118-112 to the visiting Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons now single-handedly own the NBA record for the longest losing streak across a single regular season at a whopping 27 games.
The Pistons' 27-game losing streak just broke the NBA record for most consecutive losses in a season. pic.twitter.com/4MEofq1zzW
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 27, 2023
The 2014-15, 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers still possess the record for the most consecutive losses across two seasons at 28 games, which the Pistons can tie on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.
Losing by six points, Detroit did manage to cover the spread as the 6.5-point underdogs against Brooklyn, which is just the second time in 10 games it managed to do so.
Grizzlies Reinvigorated With Ja
It's amazing what having an elite, All-NBA superstar point guard back in the fold can do for your squad.
The Memphis Grizzlies continue to roll following the return of Ja Morant to the lineup, having now won four-straight games after edging out the New Orleans Pelicans 116-115 in overtime on Tuesday.
Morant led all scorers with 31 points on 12-of-24 shooting, adding seven assists and four rebounds in the process.
Ja Morant pulled out the rocket launcher after the game-sealing dunk in OT!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 27, 2023
Since Ja's return
Game Winner in season debut
Wins West Player Of The Week
Averages 29/9/5 (50% FG)
Grizzlies are 4-0pic.twitter.com/w8l0LoqTc8
The Grizzlies improved to 10-18 SU on the season and are now 6-2 ATS in their last eight games on the road.
SGA's Dominance Continues
The NBA's Most Valuable Player race gets all the more interesting with continued performances like the one Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had on Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard had his way against the Association's top-ranked defense, ending with a line of 34 points on 14-of-19 shooting, nine assists, six boards, and a pair of steals in a 129-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
🇨🇦 Represent The Canadians 🇨🇦
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) December 27, 2023
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | vs. Minnesota
34 POINTS
9 ASSISTS
6 REBOUNDS
2 STEALS@okcthunder | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/UmKlzEVreU
Gilgeous-Alexander currently owns +600 odds in the MVP conversation, although the thinnest of margins separates him from the likes of Nikola Jokic (+300) and Luka Doncic (+500).
