The Knicks Vs Detroit Pistons match player stats from their 5 January 2026 clash at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit told the story of a thoroughly one-sided NBA contest, with Cade Cunningham producing a masterclass performance of 29 points and 13 assists as the Pistons overwhelmed New York 121-90 in a dominant display that underlined Detroit’s extraordinary rise as a legitimate Eastern Conference title contender.
The Pistons, who led for an astonishing 99% of the game with a largest lead of 33 points, outshot the Knicks significantly — connecting on 55% of field goal attempts against New York’s 42% — while controlling the glass with 44 rebounds to the visitors’ 30.
The result demonstrated both the Pistons’ exceptional home record and the Knicks’ continuing vulnerability when the opposition dictates the pace and physicality of play.
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Box Score: Knicks Vs Detroit Pistons
Quarter-By-Quarter Scoring
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4FinalNew York Knicks2925152190Detroit Pistons30342532121
New York Knicks Player Stats
PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK+/-StartersJalen Brunson312510-212-63-330600-18Mikal Bridges26104-102-30-001111-13Mitchell Robinson2521-30-00-0101001-10OG Anunoby2951-40-23-421231-31Karl-Anthony Towns2361-41-23-311600-27BenchMiles McBride25176-95-60-022100-3Jordan Clarkson2083-62-50-011100-14Tyler Kolek1993-81-22-231000-6Kevin McCullar Jr.1642-50-10-033220-17Guerschon Yabusele900-20-10-032000-3Ariel Hukporti921-30-10-001100-3Pacome Dadiet520-00-02-221010-5Mohamed Diawara500-10-10-000000-5TOTALS9032-76 (42%)13-30 (43%)13-14 (93%)30152073
Detroit Pistons Player Stats
PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK+/-StartersCade Cunningham292911-173-44-5313512+23Ausar Thompson20104-80-02-271320+23Isaiah Stewart3273-81-40-290002+13Duncan Robinson2193-82-61-150110+25Paul Reed2684-70-10-081101+22BenchJaden Ivey22166-101-23-4311100Javonte Green29176-94-61-221030+12Daniss Jenkins23125-102-40-004112+16Ronald Holland II2452-51-10-051113+6Marcus Sasser583-32-20-001111+5Tolu Smith500-00-00-021100+5Chaz Lanier500-10-10-001010+5TOTALS12147-86 (55%)16-31 (52%)11-16 (69%)4425151211
Team Stats Comparison: Knicks Vs Detroit Pistons Match Player Stats
StatisticNew York KnicksDetroit PistonsPoints90121Field Goal %42% (32-76)55% (47-86)Three Point %43% (13-30)52% (16-31)Free Throw %93% (13-14)69% (11-16)Rebounds3044Assists1525Turnovers2016Steals712Blocks311Largest Lead133Time Led1%99%
Cunningham’s performance was the standout individual display of the evening — his 11-of-17 shooting, elite court vision generating 13 assists, and positive net rating of +23 reinforcing his status as one of the NBA’s premier playmakers this season.
The Knicks were led in isolation by Jalen Brunson’s 25 points, but his six turnovers and -18 net rating reflected the collective struggles of a New York team that had no answer for Detroit’s physicality and depth across all four quarters.
Bench contributions proved decisive, with Jaden Ivey adding 16 points, Javonte Green contributing 17, and Daniss Jenkins providing 12 points alongside 4 assists — a testament to the remarkable squad depth that Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff has cultivated throughout the 2025-26 NBA season.
