The Detroit Pistons nightmare season continues as their name goes down in NBA history for all the wrong reasons. Their 118-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night marked their 27th consecutive loss, setting a new league record for most losses in a single season.

The historic rout unsurprisingly drew criticism, with Kendrick Perkins leading the charge. On ESPN's "First Take," the NBA analyst quipped, "I have a better chance of having lunch with Oprah and Beyoncé than they do of beating the Celtics.

Perkins' frustration is more than just mockery, however. He expressed sincere surprise at the current state of the team, which is loaded with young talent on the roster. Players like Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley III, and Jaden Ivy all possess great potential, but they seem to be lost under the current head coach's stewardship.

While Perkins initially considered issuing a rant calling for Monty Williams to be fired, he admitted that the move was impractical due to the coach's recent contract extension. This led him to compare the 2006-07 Celtics to the young team coached by Doc Rivers, when the Celtics suffered an 18-game losing streak. Despite calls for Rivers' ouster, they rebounded and won a championship the following season.

Perkins' point is clear: While Williams' job is likely safe, this historically poor performance requires introspection and adjustments. He emphasized that the Pistons need an overhaul, much like the Lakers' roster shakeup last season.

Also in the spotlight is Williams himself. Perkins believes the highly paid coach needs to tweak his approach, much like Gregg Popovich and Rick Carlisle tweaked their systems to be successful." Monty Williams, they do pay you $78 million to coach," Perkins said, "one of the highest paid coaches in the league. You have to adjust."

The Pistons' woes are not limited to roster construction. Williams must find a way to connect with young players, understand their language and instill a must-win mentality. It's a tough test of his coaching ability, and his high salary will only increase the pressure.

While Williams has shown coaching ability with the Phoenix Suns, transitioning from a championship contending team to a lottery team is a huge challenge. If he can't adapt and turn things around, the Pistons could be forced to make a difficult decision regarding the future of their head coach.

The Pistons are at a crossroads. They have the talent, resources and the historical burden of a record-breaking losing streak. Whether they rise from the ashes or continue their downward spiral depends on their ability to make the necessary adjustments on the court and in the front office.