The Nets ’ first win of the season didn’t spark any momentum. Two nights after breaking through in Indianapolis, they were back in the loss column Friday at Barclays Center, falling to the Detroit Pistons 125-107 to slip to 1-8 and 0-5 at home.

Cade Cunningham (34) and Jalen Duren (30) powered the Pistons with a combined 64 points in a 57.6% team shooting effort, while Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 28 points on 8-for-17 from the field. Yet amid another frustrating night, one bright spot continued to shine for Brooklyn: Noah Clowney.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to justify keeping Clowney out of the starting lineup. Coming off a career-best outing on Wednesday, the third-year forward picked up right where he left off, hitting four of his first five shots from deep and s

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