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3 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons 95-92 loss to New York Knicks

By Eric Black

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 8: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons and head coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons wait for play to resume against the New York Knicks during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on February 8, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 8: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons and head coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons wait for play to resume against the New York Knicks during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on February 8, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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John Henson #31 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
John Henson #31 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

First half frontcourt surge

For all the grief I just gave the front court for not rebounding, Maker and Christian Wood both came out with a ton of energy in the first quarter, combining for 14 of the teams 28 first quarter points.

The highlight of the quarter being Maker blocking Elfrid Payton leading to a monsterous Christian Wood dunk in the fast break. Sekou hit a three with less than two minutes left in the quarter and John Henson also made his first basket as a Piston near the end of the quarter.

The Pistons were making it look easy on offense with 9 assists on their 10 made baskets and held an 11 point lead at the end of the first.

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The followed that effort with a less impressive second quarter, but encouraging nonetheless was the connection that Jackson made with Henson a couple times to get Henson involved in the offense early in the game.

Henson finished the game a perfect 6-6 from the field with 12 points, with 10 of that coming in the first half which led the Pistons. The problem with the Pistons wasn’t their second quarter offense, but their defense as they gave up 31 points to the Knicks.

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Somehow, 10 Knicks players scored in the 2nd quarter with no one scoring more than five points. The only Knick who didn’t score was RJ Barrett who was sitting mostly due to foul trouble.

Obviously, the Pistons are very short handed at this point and their team defense has suffered as a result. Bad communication and a lack of talent overall is a combination for disaster, which is what the Piston’s season has become.

Right now, any lead the Pistons have is in danger of being taken away because of their lack of defense along with diminished fire power.

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