The Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks went down to the wire at Madison Square Garden, with the home team holding on for a 102-105 win.
The Detroit Pistons trailed for the majority of the game, however an impressive final two minutes saw them get within striking distance of the lead, however an inability to rebound and a missed three at the buzzer by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope saw the New York Knicks walk away with the win. The Pistons were dominated on the glass, being out-rebounded 40-52, while also giving up 19 offensive boards. Kristaps Porzingis was unstoppable in the first half as he raced away to 25 points, finishing the game with a career-high 35. For the Pistons Caldwell-Pope led the scoring with 21 points.
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