Irving’s 45 points snaps Nets five-game losing streak, 121-111 victory over Pistons

Darryl LittleJohn Jr./Sports Writer
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DETROIT- Pistons host their second back-to-back home game against the Brooklyn Nets. 

Friday, the Pistons suffered from a 112-125 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Pistons have lost six of their last 10 games, and with the NBA All-Star break a few weeks away, the Pistons are currently in the ninth seed of the Eastern Conference with the Brooklyn Nets in the eighth seed. 

Detroit Piston’s Head Coach Dwane Casey elaborates on how to correct the team’s defense before the game. 

Casey said, “I think one is communication. A lot of times, guys are not sure what to say, so they don’t say anything but say something. Whatever our coverage is, we have to say it continuously and loud over and over again. I think that is one area that we lack in our communication in those situations.”

Brooklyn beat the Pistons 111-121 to snap their five-game losing streak. 

Piston’s Center Andre Drummond recorded a double-double in the first quarter with 11 points and 10 rebounds, but Brooklyn would lead over the pistons 25-26 at the end of the first quarter. 

At halftime, the Pistons were ahead of the Nets 60-50.

To start the second half, Nets Guard Kyrie Irving started the quarter with 12 points. Irving scored 17 points in the quarter giving the Nets a 77-80 lead over the pistons. 

Irving ends the quarter with 29 points. 

Piston’s Guard Derrick Rose hit the game-tying field goal with just 1.9 seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 106-106.

Rose had 22 points at the end of regulation.

After the failed attempt to win the game from Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving, the game went into Overtime.

Irving scored 41 points by the end of regulation.

“I think Langston did a great job on guarding him, but it's tough finding a guy that has the length and that can move his feet to guard a guy like him. That’s why he is one of the best,” said Casey on guarding Kyrie Irving. 

Pistons were outscored in overtime by the Nets going on a 15-5 run to end the game. 

Piston’s Andre Drummond finished the game with 20 points and 21 rebounds, but it was Irving’s 45 points that lead the Nets to victory. 

Pistons Guard Bruce Brown made a statement on the team’s overtime loss on Saturday.

Brown said, “We did not execute well in overtime. We didn’t hit shots, and the team is off a back-to-back, so I guess we are a little out of gas.” 

Piston's next home game will be Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.