"Detroit Pistons on the Brink: A Deep Dive into Their Historic Losing Streak"
The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of matching the longest losing streak in major American professional sports history with 28 consecutive losses. If they lose to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, they will tie the record set by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1940s. Despite a young team and high draft picks, the Pistons have struggled significantly this season, with a current winning percentage worse than the historically poor 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers. The team's coach, Monty Williams, and former Pistons star Joe Dumars have expressed their sympathy and hope for the team to break the losing streak soon.