Pistons set NBA record for longest playoff losing streak
The Detroit Pistons made NBA history on Monday night - for all the wrong reasons.
Falling 127-104 to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of their first-round series, the Pistons were not only eliminated from the playoffs in a clean sweep but also took possession of the Association's longest postseason losing streak of all time at 14 games.
Detroit's skid began in Game 5 of the 2008 Eastern Conference finals and continued with a pair of sweeps courtesy of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009 and 2016. Detroit tied the New York Knicks' record of 13 games (2001-12) on Saturday with a 119-103 blowout loss in Game 3.
Longest Playoff Losing Streaks
| Team | Streak | Start | Finish | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 14 | 2007-08 | Active | 7 |
| New York Knicks | 13 | 2000-01 | 2011-12 | 11 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 12 | 2003-04 | 2010-11 | 14 |
| Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets | 12 | 2001-02 | 2015-16 | N/A |
The Pistons lost all four games of the opening round by an average of nearly 24 points. Blake Griffin missed the first two road outings at Fiserv Forum with a sore knee.
Milwaukee now advances to the second round for a clash with the Boston Celtics.
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