Lost history not made here

ByOHM YOUNGMISUK
March 30, 2014, 1:49 AM

— -- PHILADELPHIA -- With about 40 seconds remaining, the thousands of fans who remained until the end hoping not to witness history stood up and delivered a rousing standing ovation.

If ever a standing O sounded like a sigh of relief, this was it.

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers avoided going down in infamy as they crushed the Detroit Pistons 123-98, snapping a 26-game losing streak.

By winning for the first time since Jan. 29, the Sixers avoided setting the record for most consecutive losses in the history of any of the four major North American sports.

Some fans began chanting, "Thank you, Detroit" with over three minutes left. After his team notched its 16th victory of the season, coach Brett Brown talked about how proud he is of not only his team, but the city of Philadelphia for sticking by the Sixers (16-57).

And he also took the time to deliver a heartfelt reminder about how the Sixers' rebuilding plans will take more time and even more patience.