Detroit Pistons dismantle the visiting New York Knicks, 112-92

Mar 23, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) talks to guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 118-102. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) talks to guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 118-102. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

With the Detroit Pistons on a mission to reach .500 for the season once more, they came out hot and  continued playing well from Thursday night for a win over the Knicks, 112-92.

Getting off to sluggish starts has been a problem for the Detroit Pistons as of late. From February to March, the Pistons have averaged an NBA-low 21 points per game in the first quarter.

Saturday night, though, was a different story.

After a timeout from a 9-9 tied game, the Pistons went on a 10-0 run and never looked back. The Knicks made it tough, chopping an 18 point deficit down to three near the beginning of the four, though never took the reins from Detroit.

Detroit finished strong and was able to reach .500 once more with a win before heading on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

REGGIE JACKSON

PG | Detroit Pistons
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KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE

SG | Detroit Pistons
B-

MARCUS MORRIS

SF | Detroit Pistons
B

TOBIAS HARRIS

PF | Detroit Pistons
A

ANDRE DRUMMOND

C | Detroit Pistons
A+

ISH SMITH

PG | Detroit Pistons
C

REGGIE BULLOCK

SG | Detroit Pistons
Inc

DARRUN HILLIARD

SG | Detroit Pistons
Inc

STANLEY JOHNSON

SF | Detroit Pistons
C+

JON LEUER

PF | Detroit Pistons
C

ARON BAYNES

C | Detroit Pistons
C-