The Detroit Pistons used a dominating second half to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 110-94 to open up NBA Cup group play. With the win, the Pistons remain at the top of the Eastern Conference at 5-1 overall. Here are three major takeaways from the Pistons' win over the winless Nets .

Pistons Show They Can Start Slow

Oct 30, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) looks to pass the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) and guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

So far this season, the Pistons have been known for starting fast. In a majority of their games this season, the Pistons have led by double digits by the end of the first quarter.…