The Knicks struggled defensively, losing to the Pistons 124-119 at MSG, marking a tough point in their season.
Malik Beasley was on fire, hitting clutch threes that helped the Pistons snag a 124-119 win at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks’ defense really struggled, especially against Cade Cunningham, who had a standout game.
In the final moments, the Knicks tried to double-team Cunningham, but that just opened up Beasley for a couple of wide-open shots. Ouch!
Jalen Brunson did his best to keep the Knicks in it, scoring 31 points, but they just couldn’t stop the Pistons when it mattered. Cunningham finished with 36 points in just 32 minutes, which is pretty impressive.
The Knicks have been on a bit of a slide, losing five of their last seven games. They played the night before against the Bucks, so maybe fatigue played a role.
Brunson was listed as questionable before the game due to a sore shoulder but still played 39 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns also put in a lot of time on the court, despite injuring his thumb.
The Pistons, who struggled last season, are looking much better now. They’ve won nine of their last 11 games, thanks to some solid offseason moves and player development.
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau acknowledged the Pistons’ improvements and emphasized the need for his team to focus on daily progress. It’s a long season, and they need to keep pushing to get better.
