Pistons Force Game 6 With Win Over Knicks

The Detroit Pistons forced a Game 6 by defeating the New York Knicks 106-103 at Madison Square Garden, with Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson leading Detroit with 24 and 22 points, respectively. The Knicks had six players in double figures, but none scored more than 19 points. Foul trouble was significant, as key Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were benched during a critical third-quarter run that allowed the Pistons to take the lead. Despite a late rally, the Knicks could not secure their first home playoff series win at Madison Square Garden since 1999. The series will now move to Detroit for Game 6, where the Pistons hope to capitalize after two narrow home losses earlier in the series. Both teams have demonstrated physicality and resilience, setting up a decisive contest.