Pistons Vs Knicks: Cade Cunningham’s 42 lifts Pistons to 126-111 win, completes season sweep at Madison Square Garden
In the latest pistons vs knicks matchup, Cade Cunningham poured in 42 points, added 13 assists and grabbed eight rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 126-111, completing a regular-season sweep and improving the Pistons’ record to 41-13 while the Knicks fell to 35-21.
Pistons Vs Knicks sweep sealed by dominant night from Cunningham
Cunningham nearly recorded a triple-double in a game that finished 126-111. His 42-point, 13-assist and eight-rebound line anchored Detroit’s third lopsided win over New York this season; the Pistons’ three victories in the season series carried an average margin of victory of 28 points, with the Knicks losing earlier matchups by 31 and 38 points.
Lineups, absences and key contributors
Detroit was missing two rotation centers, Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, due to suspension, while New York played without Miles McBride. In an earlier meeting between the teams this month, the Knicks were missing OG Anunoby, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Pistons were without Jalen Duren.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Pistons coach J. B. Bickerstaff said of his team’s approach, "It's just playing good basketball. This isn't an 'Us vs. Knicks' thing. Our guys have done a great job all year, approaching each game the same way. " Knicks coach Mike Brown called the loss disappointing and said, "Nobody wants to lose, and everyone is disappointed. " Brunson added, "It's a new year. "
Standings impact and what’s next
The victory moved Detroit to 41-13 while New York fell to 35-21, leaving the Knicks seven games behind the Pistons for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Detroit’s win made it more unlikely that a team would catch the Pistons for the conference’s top seed with just over 20 games remaining in the regular season.
The Knicks are scheduled to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday in Cleveland. That matchup is the next confirmed event mentioned following this game.
