NEW YORK - The Detroit Pistons find themselves teetering on the edge of NBA history as they approach a record-breaking 25th consecutive loss. With their last victory nearly two months ago, the Pistons need a win on Saturday in Brooklyn to avoid matching the longest losing streak within a single season.

Previously, the unfortunate distinction of enduring a 26-game losing streak in one season belonged to the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers. It is a record that no team aspires to be part of, and the Pistons are determined to avoid such a fate.

Guard Cade Cunningham expressed the team's desire to build a sustainable winning culture and win multiple games rather than just breaking the streak. Describing the pressure and significance of their current situation, Cunningham acknowledges that being on the wrong side of history is something that they are all keen to avoid.

The Pistons had initially started their season on a promising note. Under the leadership of the recent Coach of the Year, Monty Williams, there was hope that the team would perform well. They were just a basket away from a 3-0 start but have since spiraled downwards.

Unable to secure a victory since October 30, the Pistons have suffered humiliating defeats at the hands of teams like Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Their most recent opportunity for a win came on Thursday against a depleted Utah team, but 21 turnovers proved to be their undoing, resulting in a 119-111 loss.

Williams, frustrated by his team's carelessness, pointed out that this has been an ongoing issue throughout the season. Addressing the mental state of the team after such a prolonged losing streak, Williams acknowledged the challenging situation but emphasized the need to fight and compete to turn things around.

Comparisons have been made to previous teams that endured similar losing streaks. The Cavaliers faced a difficult period after the departure of LeBron James, while the 76ers were in the early stages of their "Process" era, prioritizing high draft picks over immediate success. In contrast, the Pistons are determined to win this season, evident through owner Tom Gores' significant investment in hiring Coach Williams. Additionally, the team boasts promising talent like Cade Cunningham, the number one pick in the 2021 draft.

Despite their struggles, Coach Williams remains determined and committed to his team's improvement. Acknowledging the need to teach, demand, and instill a winning mentality, Williams expressed that a change in mindset is crucial for the Pistons to overcome their current predicament.

The Pistons' next opportunity to break their losing streak presents itself with a tired Brooklyn Nets team playing on the second night of a back-to-back after facing the reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons will host the Nets on Tuesday, giving them a chance to seize a victory and end their dismal run.

The NBA has witnessed its fair share of record-breaking losing streaks. The Nets themselves set the all-time record for most consecutive losses to start a season in 2009-10, going 0-18. The Philadelphia 76ers also endured a 28-game losing streak over multiple seasons, holding the record for the overall longest losing streak in league history.

For the Detroit Pistons, the next few games will determine whether they can salvage their season and avoid etching their names in NBA infamy. Guard Cade Cunningham sums it up by describing this as the most challenging period for everyone involved in basketball.