NBA

Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks

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21-19, 11-10 Away
Final
124 - 119

26-15, 13-7 Home

Cunningham scores 36 points and the surging Pistons beat the Knicks again, 124-119

Malik Beasley dances after his clutch treys help Pistons sink Knicks

Cunningham's brilliant play helped the Pistons nurse a small lead for much of the second half, but the Knicks forced the ball out of his hands on two late possessions. Both times the Pistons were able to swing it around to an open Beasley, who made the first for a 121-117 lead and the second to put them up five with 6.3 seconds to go.

Beasley was 6 for 8 behind the arc as the Pistons (21-19) won for the 10th time in 12 games.

Jalen Brunson had 31 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, not appearing bothered by the shoulder injury he sustained while scoring 44 points Sunday in a win over Milwaukee. Mikal Bridges added 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 12 rebounds despite frequently grabbing his right thumb in pain after getting hit on a drive in the first half.

Takeaways Pistons: The Pistons sent an email document Monday touting Cunningham's candidacy for the All-Star Game, and the way he is playing and they are winning, his selection seems warranted.

Knicks: They had plenty enough offense while shooting 50% from the field and 40% behind the arc, but neither Bridges, OG Anunoby nor anyone else had much success stopping Cunningham.

Key moment Cunningham started the second half after picking up four fouls in the first half, and had Detroit's first 11 points and 18 in the third quarter as the Pistons outscored the Knicks 36-27.

Key stat Beasley went 13 for 18 behind the arc in Detroit's two victories in New York this season.

Up next The Knicks visit Philadelphia on Wednesday and the Pistons host Indiana on Thursday.

Regular Season Series

DET leads series 2-1

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 124 - 119
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 124 - 119
4th 2.0 Cade Cunningham defensive rebound 124 - 119
4th 4.1 Jalen Brunson misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot 124 - 119
4th 6.1 Ausar Thompson enters the game for Malik Beasley 124 - 119

Statistics

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46-92 FG 40-80
50 Field Goal % 50
15-34 3PT 15-37
44 Three Point % 41
17-18 FT 24-29
94 Free Throw % 83
39 Rebounds 42
11 Offensive Rebounds 10
28 Defensive Rebounds 32
20 Assists 26
8 Steals 5
2 Blocks 2
11 Turnovers 17
2 Team Turnovers 1
13 Total Turnovers 18
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
21 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 21
15 Fast Break Points 16
56 Points in Paint 48
21 Fouls 21
11 Largest Lead 6
New York Knicks New York Knicks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Miles McBride, G Out Dec 24
Guerschon Yabusele, F Day-To-Day Dec 24
Landry Shamet, G Out Dec 24
Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Ronald Holland II, F Day-To-Day Dec 23
Isaac Jones, C Day-To-Day Dec 23

Game Information

Madison Square Garden

Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 19,812 · Capacity:

2025-26 Central Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Detroit 24 6 .800 - W3
Cleveland 17 14 .548 7.5 W2
Chicago 14 15 .483 9.5 W4
Milwaukee 12 18 .400 12 W1
Indiana 6 24 .200 18 L6

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
New York 20 9 .690 - L1
Boston 18 11 .621 2 W3
Toronto 18 13 .581 3 W1
Philadelphia 16 12 .571 3.5 L1
Brooklyn 9 19 .321 10.5 W2
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