The Detroit Pistons experienced riding the trains for work on Sunday as they were forced to take the subway or risk missing the game due to the traffic disruptions caused by the 2024 New York marathon.
A video of the entire Pistons team taking the train to the Barclays Center for their 3:30 pm game surfaced on social media, showing them like workers rushing to the office on a Sunday afternoon. While it was unclear why it led to this, fans assumed that with the team having a game with both the Knicks and Nets in the same week, the team’s transportation probably planned to take Brooklyn Bridge, which is unfortunately closed down due to the marathon on Sunday.
The New York Marathon, officially called the TATA Consultancy Services New York City Marathon, is an annual marathon event that courses across New York. This often comes with a lot of major road closures, forcing commuters and motorists to go on a reroute and change travel plans.
Detroit Pistons Shuts Down Brooklyn Nets
Despite needing to take the train for the game, the Pistons emerged victorious against the Nets with a final score of 106-92, with Cade Cunningham scoring 19 for the team. The former first overall pick also shot 8-of-13 from the field, six rebounds and five assists.
Other big hitters were Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley at 18 points each, Jaden Ivey with 15 points, and Tim Hardaway Jr. at 14 points. Jalen Duren controlled the paint with a double-double performance of 13 points and 17 boards.
On the other side of the fence, Cameron Johnson led the nets with 26 points on 9-of-19 shooting. Cam Thomas is the only other Brooklyn player to score in double figures with 17 points but needed 17 shots to get to that point mark. Ben Simmons continue to underwhelm with only four points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Detroit Pistons improve their record to 2-5 is set to go back to their home court and host the Los Angeles Lakers for a Monday game. On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets stay home and will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, too.
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