Detroit Pistons End 17-Year Playoff Drought, Beat Knicks 100-94

The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA-record 15-game playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round series, marking their first postseason win since 2008. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 33 points and 12 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder hit a crucial tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute. Despite a late Knicks rally to tie the game, Detroit held on for the win, tying the series at 1-1 as it moves to Detroit for Game 3. This victory capped a remarkable turnaround season for the Pistons, who improved from a franchise-worst 14-68 record last year to a 44-38 finish. The win is a significant milestone for a franchise that had not hosted a playoff game since 2019 and highlights the growth of its young core. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson's 37 points, struggled to contain Cunningham and lost momentum in the closing moments.