Detroit Pistons End 15-Game Postseason Losing Streak Against Knicks
The Detroit Pistons secured a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks, ending their record 15-game postseason losing streak in Game 2.
The Pistons will likely have been experiencing unwelcome déjà vu on Monday night when the Knicks, as they did in Game 1, surged back from an eight-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to level the score.
Detroit Pistons snap NBA-record postseason losing streak with Game 2 win over New York Knicks
CNN·2d
·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.Leans LeftThis outlet slightly leans left.The Pistons, in the playoffs for the first time since 2019, notched their first playoff victory since Game 4 of the 2008 Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics.
Pistons beat Knicks in Game 2, snap NBA-record postseason losing streak
Al Jazeera·2d
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Pistons get culture-shifting playoff win on road. Is Knicks upset next?
USA TODAY·2d
·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.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.
Detroit Pistons win first playoff game since 2008 ECF, beating the Knicks in Game 2
FOX News·2d
·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.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.
Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2
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Summary
In a crucial Game 2 of their playoff series, the Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 100-94, snapping an NBA-record 15-game postseason losing streak. Cade Cunningham led with 33 points and 12 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder's three-pointer in the closing seconds solidified the win. The victory marked the Pistons' first playoff win since 2008 and tied the series at 1-1. The team is looking to build momentum as they prepare for Game 3 at home.
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