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For the first time in over a decade, the Detroit Pistons have brought a playoff win home. On Thursday, the Pistons will welcome the New York Knicks to Detroit for their Game 3 matchup with the series tied 1-1.

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Detroit Pistons Urged to Make Trade for 2-Time NBA All-Star

After accomplishing a historic turnaround in the regular season, the Detroit Pistons have drastically altered the trajectory of the franchise. As they continue battling the New York Knicks in the postseason, one former player named one player they should target in the offseason to improve even more.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA Analysis Network / April 23

Jeff Teague makes a prediction about Detroit Pistons and Dennis Schroder, ‘you see what he did…’

The Detroit Pistons’ major Game 2 win over the New York Knicks was an all-out effort, but there a couple of key figures who played significant roles. After losing a tight series opener, the Detroit Pistons emerged victorious to take down the New York Knicks (100-94) to tie their series 1-1.

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The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Pistons News / Bleacher Report / April 23

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NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 23

Pistons Star’s NBA Playoff Debut Stats Resemble Lakers’ Luke Doncic

So far, the Detroit Pistons are in good shape, battling in their first playoff series since 2019. Despite losing control during the fourth quarter of Game 1, Cade Cunningham and his squad picked up Detroit’s first postseason win in over a decade on Monday night in Game 2.

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Ex-NBA Player Reveals Star Pistons Could Target to Become Title Contenders

It has been an incredible season thus far for the Detroit Pistons as they prepare for Game 3 of their first round series against the New York Knicks. Detroit has completely turned their franchise around this season after finishing with the worst record in the NBA the prior two seasons.

Malik Beasley News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Malik Beasley Sued by Former Agent Over $1 Million Contract Dispute

The 2024-25 season has been one of the best of Malik Beasley's NBA career. The Detroit Pistons had signed Beasley to a one-year, $6 million deal in 2024, and he has played a big role in all of their success this campaign.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Pistons Coach JB Bickerstaff Responds to Tom Thibodeau's Officiating Complaints

The Detroit Pistons evened their series with the New York Knicks with a 100-94 win in New York on Monday, leading to controversy heading into Thursday

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff Makes Crucial Injury Update During Knicks Series

The Detroit Pistons have reason to celebrate after beating the New York Knicks in Game 2, evening up the series. It was their first playoff win in 17 years, and as the series heads to Little Caesars Arena, the excitement about a possible first-round upset is palpable.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 23

New Orleans Pelicans Add Another Former Detroit Pistons Exec

The New Orleans Pelicans are revamping their front office this offseason and started by adding Joe Dumars to oversee the entire operation. The Detroit Pistons' connection grows stronger, as it’s been reported that the Pelicans are hiring Troy Weaver for a role.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 23

Longtime NBA Analyst Praises Pistons After Game 2 Win vs Knicks

Heading into the 2025 postseason, one of the biggest questions for the Detroit Pistons was how the young team would handle playing in a heightened atmosphere.

Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 23

NBA Legend’s Major Cade Cunningham Praise During Pistons-Knicks Game 2

As the Detroit Pistons were working on securing their first playoff win in over 15 years, the NBA legend Charles Barkley sent some high praise over to the one-time All-Star guard, Cade Cunningham.

Malik Beasley News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 22

Malik Beasley’s One-Word Reaction to Losing NBA Award

When the NBA revealed the finalists for all of the yearly awards, the Detroit Pistons had multiple representatives in the running. Malik Beasley was viewed as a finalist for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / April 22

Pistons becoming a representation of Detroit in tough series vs. Knicks

The Pistons have a hungry team that doesn't give up or know the meaning of the word quit.

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Dennis Schroder News / Fastbreak on SI / April 22

Dennis Schroder Sends Out Viral Post On X After Detroit Pistons Win Game 2

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks (at Madison Square Garden) by a score of 100-94. The first-round series is now tied up at 1-1 with Game 3 on Thursday night in Detroit.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Baptism by Fire: Pistons Getting Used to the Playoffs

If there’s one way to describe the Detroit Pistons’ first two playoff games since 2019, it’s baptism by fire. Game 1 was a harsh reintroduction to postseason basketball, as the Pistons held their own for most of the night before a crushing 21-0 Knicks run in the fourth quarter led to a 123-112 loss at Madison Square Garden.

Tom Thibodeau News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Knicks' Tom Thibodeau complains about officiating after Game 2 loss

The Pistons went 28-of-34 from the foul line, compared to 16-of-19 for New York.

Whiny Knicks don't inspire confidence after Game 2 loss

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Fans all had the same complaint about Jalen Brunson in Game 2

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Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / April 22

Cade Cunningham is proving he belongs in the postseason

Cunningham helped power the Knicks to a Game 2 win over the Knicks as he looks to carry his strong play from the regular season into the playoffs.

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Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Pistons drop perfect ‘Rasheed Wallace’ reaction after ending playoff drought

The Detroit Pistons paid tribute to Rasheed Wallace after stunning the New York Knicks 100-94 in Game 2 of the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Monday night.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Pistons Fend Off Knicks To End Longest Losing Streak In NBA Playoff History

Last season, the Detroit Pistons were the laughingstock of the NBA. This year, they’re occasionally getting the last laugh. It happened again Tuesday night in New York, with the Pistons holding off the Knicks, 100-94, to even their first-round series at 1-all.

Isaiah Stewart News / Hoops Rumors / April 21

Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart ruled out for Game 2

Despite the fact Stewart is Jalen Duren‘s backup at center, it’s a big blow for Detroit as it tries to even the series before hosting Games 3 and 4.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 21

Knicks Notes: Hart, Anunoby, Thompson, Brunson, Towns

Josh Hart was largely a non-factor in the first half of Game 1 of the Knicks‘ first-round series vs. Detroit due to early foul trouble, but he played a major role in New York’s second-half comeback, including a 21-0 run that sealed the victory, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post.