The Knicks couldn’t seal the deal on Tuesday night at home.
In what was a at times a sloppy game, the Pistons came out victorious in a 106-103 win to force a Game 6.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson on the court in the second half of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 29, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POSTDetroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart chase a loose ball in the second half of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York. JASON SZENES/ NY POSTNew York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson puts up a shot in the second half of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York. JASON SZENES/ NY POST
Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson had 24 and 22 points, respectively, while six Knicks finished in double figures — but none finished with more than 19.
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