Pistons are alone in losing streak infamy; Chiefs tumble down Power Rankings

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JA MORANT AND THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Ja Morant is back, and he’s reminding everyone just how great of a player he is … and how badly the Grizzlies need him. Behind its superstar point guard, Memphis overcame a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to topple the Pelicans, 116-115, in overtime.

Memphis is scoring over 12 points per game more this season with Morant in the lineup. He supercharges the Grizzlies’ fast breaks, makes things happen in the halfcourt and … well, he’s just really good. And really good players help a lot.

😁 Honorable mentions

😣 And not such a good morning for …

THE DETROIT PISTONS

The Pistons have made history — and not the good kind. Detroit lost its 27th consecutive game, falling, 118-112, to the Nets. With the loss, the Pistons set the record for the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history.

• The old record of 26 games was a tie between these Pistons, the 2013-14 76ers and the 2010-11 Cavaliers.
• The Pistons are one game away from tying the all-time losing streak of 28, “accomplished” by the 76ers across the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
• It’ll be tough to avoid that: The Pistons visit the NBA-best Celtics tomorrow. Here’s what’s to come.

It really looked like Tuesday night could have been the night. The Pistons led by as many as 14 points. They led by five with under eight minutes to go. They drew within…