The Detroit Pistons visited Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The Pistons needed a win to keep their season alive, while the Knicks were one win away from the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t change his starting five, featuring Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren. The Pistons could have entered Game 5 with the series tied 2-2, but a controversial non-call at the end of Game 4 prevented it from happening.
Meanwhile, coach Tom Thibodeau stuck to his usual starting lineup consisting of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. If the Knicks win, they will face the winner of the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic series in the next round.
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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks Player Stats and Box Score for Game 5
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Note: These are the stats and box score in the first half.
Watch this space as the game continues. It will be updated soon.
Edited by Juan Paolo David