New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) loses control of the ball during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in New York.
NBA 2024-25: Detroit Pistons Beat New York Knicks In Game 2 To Register First Playoff Win In 17 Years
The Detroit Pistons snapped their 15-game playoff losing streak with a 100-94 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, tying the series 1-1. Jalen Brunson scored 37 points for the Knicks, including 14 in the fourth quarter. The game was intense, with the Knicks closing the gap late, but ultimately, the Pistons held on for the win. This marks the Pistons' first playoff win since May 2008.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scores a 2-point basket during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) races for the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder, left, during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) takes possession of the ball before dunking near the end of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives toward the basket to make a 2-pointer at the end of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, top left, loses the ball to Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) near the end of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) looks to pass as Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) defends during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives toward the basket against New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) scores and knocks down New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, center bottom, and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, center top, fight for the ball during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.
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