Detroit Pistons Turn Back Knicks 124-119 in Battle of the Basement Dwellers
Friday, November 4, 2022
The Detroit Pistons snapped a five-game losing streak Friday as they held off the New York Knicks 124-119 in a game between two of the worst teams in the NBA.
Pistons Overcome Slow Start
The Knicks came out hot and led by as many as 11 points in the first half. But the Pistons chipped away and eventually took the lead for good in the third quarter. Detroit led by seven points with less than two minutes to go, but the Knicks hit a pair of three-pointers to make it a one-point game with 11 seconds left.
Detroit’s Jaden Ivey hit two free throws with 9.5 seconds left to give the Pistons a three-point lead. The Knicks had a chance to tie the game, but Quentin Grimes missed a three-pointer at the buzzer.
Balanced Scoring for Detroit
The Pistons had six players score in double figures, led by Bojan Bogdanovic’s 21 points. Saddiq Bey added 19 points, Jaden Ivey had 18, Jalen Duren had 16, and Isaiah Stewart and Cory Joseph each had 10.
The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson’s 27 points. RJ Barrett added 21 points, Obi Toppin had 18, and Immanuel Quickley had 16.
Detroit’s Defense Bends But Doesn’t Break
The Knicks shot 47.6% from the field, including 14-of-31 from three-point range. But the Pistons were able to force 17 turnovers, which led to 21 points.
What’s Next
The Pistons (3-9) will host the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. The Knicks (4-9) will host the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Analysis
The Pistons’ win was a much-needed one after their recent struggles. It showed that they have some fight in them and that they can compete with anyone on any given night.
The Knicks, on the other hand, continue to struggle. They are now 0-5 on the road this season and have lost six of their last seven games overall.
It’s still early in the season, but the Pistons and Knicks are both at risk of missing the playoffs again this year. The Pistons have a lot of young talent, but they need to find a way to put it all together. The Knicks have a more experienced team, but they need to find a way to be more consistent.
Additional Notes
- The Pistons are now 5-10 all-time against the Knicks.
- The Pistons have won two of their last three games.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games.
- The Pistons are 2-5 at home this season.
- The Knicks are 0-5 on the road this season.
Conclusion
The Pistons’ win over the Knicks was a battle of two of the worst teams in the NBA. The Pistons were able to overcome a slow start and hold on for the win. The Knicks, on the other hand, continue to struggle. It’s still early in the season, but both teams have a lot of work to do if they want to make the playoffs.
