Detroit Pistons fans have reached a breaking point. During the Pistons' 119-111 loss to the Utah Jazz, their 25th consecutive defeat after a 2-1 start to the season, a noticeable "Sell the team!" chant echoed through Little Caesars Arena.
The Pistons have faced prolonged struggles since Tom Gores acquired the team in 2011, and they haven't won a playoff game under his ownership, with their playoff victory drought dating back to 2008. The team's last playoff appearance was in the 2018-19 season, ending with a first-round sweep by the Milwaukee Bucks.
This vocal expression of discontent marks the most significant outcry from Pistons fans this year, reflecting their frustration with the ongoing losing streak, which has been a topic of distress in various online platforms. The loss to the Jazz was particularly disheartening, considering the Jazz played without four of their top six scorers, including their star player, Lauri Markkanen.
Despite the Pistons being on the verge of tying the longest single-season skid in NBA history, some sportsbooks still favored them by 3½ points due to the numerous absent players on the Jazz roster. The disappointment in the 2023-24 season follows the Pistons' NBA-worst record of 17-65 last year, with franchise cornerstone Cade Cunningham sidelined for a significant portion of the season.
