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The series currently stands at 3:2 in favour of the New York Knicks, but following a home loss in Game 5, the team now faces mounting psychological pressure. Game 6 shifts to Detroit, where the challenge becomes more intense for the visitors. With momentum from their recent victory, the Detroit Pistons will look to push the series to a decisive Game 7.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons produced their best performance of the series with a 106:103 win at Madison Square Garden. Two factors were central to this outcome: a strong defensive effort from Ausar Thompson in limiting Jalen Brunson, who was held to 22 points on just 10 field goal attempts, and a well-balanced game from Cade Cunningham, who recorded 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. The team also outperformed their opponents in steals (9:5) and showed a significant advantage at the free-throw line, converting 72% compared to the New York Knicks' 59%. The squad has matched their rivals closely throughout the series, with two of their three defeats coming by margins of three points or fewer.
New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson struggled in Game 5, finishing with just 16 points after scoring 30 or more in each of the first four games of the series. He made only 4 of 16 field goal attempts. During this playoff campaign, the Knicks are conceding an average of 105.4 points per game—seventh among all teams—while allowing the Pistons to score over 100 points in four of five matchups. The team has also been underwhelming on the boards, averaging 39.4 rebounds per game (14th in the playoffs), and ranks 13th in assists with just 20.2 per outing.
Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Detroit Pistons have trimmed the series deficit to a single game and, buoyed by their recent win and the support of the home crowd, are in a strong position to level the series. Every fixture against the New York Knicks has been closely fought, and this contest is likely to follow suit. A cautious approach is therefore recommended.
