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Pistons Beat Nets 110-94 in NBA Cup Opener as Cade Cunningham Scores 20; Brooklyn Falls to 0-5
Brooklyn built its biggest lead of the season early. Then the Detroit Pistons took over.
Cade Cunningham scored 20 points, Duncan Robinson added 17, and the Pistons beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-94 on Friday night, Oct. 30, at Barclays Center in an NBA Cup opener, the Associated Press reported.
Detroit is 5-1, its first five-wins-in-six start since the 2015-16 season, according to AP. The Nets fell to 0-5.
Pistons vs. Nets: final score by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 21 | 35 | 36 | 18 | 110 |
| Nets | 28 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 94 |
How the game turned
Brooklyn led 28-21 after the first quarter and stretched the margin to 10, its largest lead of the season, on a pair of Julius Randle free throws with 10:44 left in the second quarter, AP reported.
Detroit chipped away and closed the half on an 18-7 run to lead 56-49 at the break.
The third quarter decided it. The Pistons won the period 36-17, according to NBA.com’s linescore, helped by 12 straight points from Ron Holland II, per AP. Detroit held Brooklyn to 33% shooting and forced nine turnovers in that quarter alone.
Detroit’s defense keeps rolling
The Pistons’ defense has been the story of their start. Brooklyn shot 40% from the field, and AP noted that no team has shot better than 45.5% against Detroit this season.
Other numbers that stood out, per NBA.com’s team stats:
- Points in the paint: Pistons 48, Nets 36
- Fast-break points: Pistons 27, Nets 11
- Turnovers: Nets 23, Pistons 12
- Points off turnovers: Pistons 27, Nets 14
Box score leaders
Pistons
- Cade Cunningham: 20 points
- Duncan Robinson: 17 points
- Ron Holland II: 16 points off the bench
- Paul Reed: 12 points
Nets
- Julius Randle: 15 points
- Michael Porter Jr.: 13 points
Brooklyn Nets: still looking for a first win
The Nets are 0-5. Friday’s loss stung because Brooklyn had a 10-point lead in the second quarter before Detroit’s 18-7 finish to the half and the third-quarter surge flipped the game.
What’s next
- Pistons: at the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Nov. 2.
- Nets: at the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Nov. 1.
FAQ
Who won Pistons vs. Nets?
The Detroit Pistons won 110-94 on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Who led Detroit in scoring?
Cade Cunningham had 20 points, followed by Duncan Robinson with 17 and Ron Holland II with 16.
Are the Nets winless?
Yes. Brooklyn is 0-5.
Was this an NBA Cup game?
Yes. It was both teams’ NBA Cup opener, in East Group A.