Detroit Pistons are forced to commute on subway, as NYC marathon shuts down town

The Detroit Pistons are just like everyone else.

They take the subway to work.

Detroit had trouble making their way to the Barclays Center for their game against the Brooklyn Nets due to the New York City marathon that took place earlier in the day.

The marathon shut down much of the city’s big avenues as thousands of runners weaved in and out the streets of New York City.

That included the Brooklyn Bridge closing for the marathon.

The team stayed in midtown Manhattan, which would require going over the Brooklyn Bridge to get to the Barclays Center.

With the bridge closed off, they had to call an audible.

Luckily for them, the old reliable MTA was waiting for them to lend a helping hand.

They loaded up on the subway and made it to the Barclays Center with plenty of time to spare for their 3:30 ET tip-off.

Apparently the subway brought good luck.

Detroit won just its’ second game of the season, with a 106-92 victory over the Nets.

The Pistons are now sit at a putrid 2-5.

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Not much has gone their way this season, now including their commute to work.

Going into the season, the Pistons were projected to be one of the worst teams in the league, with some of the highest odds to land the no.1 draft pick.

That seems to be the case for head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s team.

The good news for Detroit is the generational prospect that awaits whoever winds up with the first overall pick.

Insert Cooper Flagg.

The Duke freshman is the overwhelming favorite to hear his name called first on June 26, 2025.

If the Pistons keep up their disappointing play, then a major prize could land in their lap.

And the prize will come in the form of Flagg.

In the meanwhile, the Pistons better look ahead at their schedule and make sure they avoid any further disruptions on their game day commute.

If not, they can ride the subway like everyone else.