The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons delivered playoff drama at Madison Square Garden, but the outcome left Knicks fans stunned and Pistons supporters celebrating a long-awaited postseason win.
Detroit, led by Cade Cunningham’s points and rebounds, held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from Jalen Brunson and the Knicks to claim a 100-9 victory in Game, evening their first-round series at 1-1 as the action shifts to Detroit. This marks the Pistons’ first playoff win since, snapping a 15-game postseason losing streak.
The Knicks, trailing by eight after three quarters, surged late behind Brunson’s points. A 12-2 run brought New York within two with just over two minutes left, and Josh Hart’s dunk tied the game. But Dennis Schröder’s clutch three-pointer for Detroit and late misses by Brunson and Mikal Bridges sealed the Knicks’ fate.
Cunningham, who struggled in Game, dominated early and attacked the paint, earning frequent trips to the free-throw line. The Pistons’ defense stifled the Knicks’ supporting cast, limiting Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby to just points each after big performances in the opener.
Game is set for Thursday in Detroit, with both teams looking to seize momentum. Knicks fans searching for where to watch can catch the game on national NBA broadcasts and streaming platforms.
Prediction: With the series tied and Cunningham heating up, expect another tightly contested battle. The Knicks will need more from their bench and improved shooting to regain control, while Detroit’s young core aims to build on this breakthrough performance.
