NBA Cup Eastern Conference Group B: Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons. In the first quarter, the Nets built a double-digit lead thanks to red-hot outside shooting, but the Pistons closed the gap to just 2 points by the end of the period. The Pistons opened the second quarter by taking the lead and extended their advantage with a 9-0 run late in the quarter, entering halftime with a 5-point edge. In the third quarter, the Pistons unleashed a 12-2 run to extend their lead to over 15 points, briefly pushing the advantage past 20. The Pistons stretched their lead to a game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter, effectively sealing the outcome. Detroit ultimately cruised to a 125-107 victory over Brooklyn.

Cade Cunningham led with 34 points, 1 rebound, and 10 assists; Jalen Duren added 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals; Ausar Thompson contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points with 5 rebounds and 2 assists; Noah Clowney had 19 points; Nic Claxton recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds; Egor Demin added 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists.