The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a historic losing streak that shows no signs of stopping. With Saturday night's 126-115 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, they extended their losing streak to a staggering 26 games, tying the NBA record for most consecutive losses in a single season.

The unwelcome milestone puts them alongside the infamous 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers and 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers, both teams known for their struggles on the court. But the Pistons' nightmare will soon get much darker.

The record for the most consecutive losses in NBA history is 28 games, currently held by the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. With only a handful of games remaining before the end of the month, the Pistons are just a few losses away from putting their name in the history books for all the wrong reasons.

This season has been a nightmare for the Pistons. Despite having a talented young core of lottery picks like Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivy, they have struggled to turn their potential into wins. Their offensive woes have been especially noticeable, leading fans to get frustrated in a recent home loss to the Utah Jazz and chant "Sell the team!" .

Team owner Tom Gores' response to the fan unrest did not inspire confidence. In a post-game interview, he dismissed the fans' chants as "ridiculous" while making vague promises of change. This lack of concrete action only made fans more desperate for the Pistons.

Can the Pistons snap out of their historic losing streak and save their season? It's unlikely, but with a renewed focus on defense and improved offensive execution, they could turn things around. However, if they continue on their current trajectory, an embarrassing 28-game losing streak could become a painful reality.

Only time will tell if the Pistons can escape basketball purgatory. But one thing is for sure: their journey to redemption will be a fascinating story in the coming weeks.