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2025 NBA Playoffs

Pistons avoid elimination, force Game 6

Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson
Apr 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks looked to put away the Detroit Pistons for good tonight. Unfortunately, for the Knicks, the Pistons were ready for a fight.

Related: Pacers overcome Giannis’ triple-double, clinch series behind Haliburton’s heroics

The game remained close for most of it, as there were 25 lead changes. Ultimately, an 8-2 run toward the end of the fourth quarter by Detroit was enough to put New York away.

The Pistons won 106-103 behind 24 points from Cade Cunningham and 22 from Ausar Thompson. Jalen Brunson struggled mightily for the Knicks, scoring 16 points on 4-16 shooting.

New York still leads the series 3-2 and will look to put the young Pistons away for good in Game 6 this Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST.

About the Author Published Apr 29, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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