The Pistons were outshot by the Knicks to the tune of an incredible 53%-39% deficit. While they outplayed New York in most other facets of the game, that was just far too much to overcome.
The Pistons did rally to within four midway through the fourth quarter. But even without Porzingis, the Knicks were able to pull away. Between the Pistons’ loss and the Bulls’ win, the Pistons have fallen to the ninth seed in the East.