Nets snap losing streak with 121-111 overtime win in Detroit

Brooklyn almost let one slip away in Detroit, but Kyrie Irving and the Nets were able to knock off Derrick Rose and the Pistons.

It seemed like the Nets had the game in hand at the end of regulation, but after things went awry in the final possession, Derrick Rose forced overtime. From there, Brooklyn made sure to finish off the Detroit Pistons, snapping their five-game losing streak with a 121-111 win.

Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 45 points on 15-for-30 shooting (5-for-12 from 3-point territory). He also went a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line, grabbed six rebounds and dished out seven assists.

Irving’s 45 points are the most any player has scored against the Pistons this season. His output is also the highest by a Net in Detroit since 1982.

Irving has now eclipsed the 30-point mark six times this season. Only Spencer Dinwiddie (seven) has done so more.

In his first game off the bench since November 14, Dinwiddie scored 10 points on 3-for-7 shooting (1-for-3 from deep, 4-for-4 at the line). He also had five assists and four rebounds in 37 minutes.

Jarrett Allen had one of his biggest games in awhile. He logged his team-high 21st double-double, scoring 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting and grabbing 15 points while battling Andre Drummond. Allen also blocked four shots.

Joe Harris (16) and Caris LeVert (11) were the other two Nets who finished in double figures. Harris was 6-for-12 from the floor and knocked down 4 of his 10 3-point tries.

Nic Claxton had six rebounds in 13 minutes. Wilson Chandler grabbed seven in his 31 minutes of action.