The 2025 NBA Playoffs witnessed a significant turning point for the Detroit Pistons as they defeated the New York Knicks 100-94 in Game 2, thereby leveling the series at 1-1 . The Pistons showcased a combination of offensive prowess and defensive tenacity, building an early lead that proved pivotal. Cade Cunningham emerged as the standout performer, scoring 33 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. His contributions were particularly impactful in the first half, where he scored 20 points to help his team establish control .
It was May 26, 2008 when the Pistons tied the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece, only to lose the next two games to the eventual champion Celtics. Three first-round sweeps and two five-year playoff droughts later, that Game 4 win was still the last postseason victory the franchise had enjoyed.
Detroit’s 17-year drought, spanning 15 straight losses, finally came to an end on Monday with a 100-94 victory in Game 2 of its first round series with New York at Madison Square Garden. The Pistons blew a second-half lead (a bigger one) for the second straight game, but got a go-ahead 3 from Dennis Schröder with 56.2 seconds left and held on for the victory.
Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 12 rebounds, and the Pistons held the Knicks’ fifth-ranked offense to less than a point per possession.
The team ruled him out with the injury, which also kept him out of their final two regular-season games, just a few hours before tip. Stewart played through his injury in their Game 1 loss on Saturday, though he appeared to be struggling. He had two points and five rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench. He asked to be pulled from the game in the fourth quarter, when the Pistons still held the lead, but then they gave up a 21-0 run and ended up losing.
The Pistons engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history this season, going 44-38 after a 14-win season in 2023-24 that included a 28-game losing streak, longest ever in a single season.
They were then in good shape to win Game 1 with an eight-point lead after three quarters, before the Knicks used a 21-0 run in the fourth to win 123-112. Detroit built another eight-point advantage after three Monday, and this time made the big plays after another Knicks rally.
This triumph not only evened the series but also ended Detroit's frustrating streak of playoff losses dating back to 2008. The absence of Isaiah Stewart due to knee inflammation did not hinder the Pistons' performance significantly . As both teams prepare for Game 3 in Detroit, strategic adjustments will be critical for the Knicks to regain momentum and capitalize on their late-game rallying efforts.
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