{"id":700856,"date":"2026-04-06T05:05:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/700856\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T05:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:05:38","slug":"pistons-beat-knicks-with-121-90-blowout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/700856\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistons Beat Knicks With 121-90 Blowout"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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\u2019s extraordinary rise as a legitimate Eastern Conference title contender.<\/p>\n

The Pistons, who led for an astonishing 99% of the game with a largest lead of 33 points, outshot the Knicks significantly \u2014 connecting on 55% of field goal attempts against New York\u2019s 42% \u2014 while controlling the glass with 44 rebounds to the visitors\u2019 30.<\/p>\n

The result demonstrated both the Pistons\u2019 exceptional home record and the Knicks\u2019 continuing vulnerability when the opposition dictates the pace and physicality of play.<\/p>\n

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Box Score: Knicks Vs Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n

Quarter-By-Quarter Scoring<\/p>\n

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4FinalNew York Knicks2925152190Detroit Pistons30342532121<\/p>\n

New York Knicks Player Stats<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Detroit Pistons Player Stats<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Team Stats Comparison: Knicks Vs Detroit Pistons Match Player Stats<\/p>\n

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%<\/p>\n

Cunningham\u2019s performance was the standout individual display of the evening \u2014 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\u2019s premier playmakers this season.<\/p>\n

The Knicks were led in isolation by Jalen Brunson\u2019s 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\u2019s physicality and depth across all four quarters.<\/p>\n

Bench contributions proved decisive, with Jaden Ivey adding 16 points, Javonte Green contributing 17, and Daniss Jenkins providing 12 points alongside 4 assists \u2014 a testament to the remarkable squad depth that Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff has cultivated throughout the 2025-26 NBA season.<\/p>\n

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