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The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 126–111 on February 19 at Madison Square Garden, with Cade Cunningham leading a dominant offensive performance. Cunningham scored 42 points to anchor Detroit's attack, while Paul Reed added 18 points as the Pistons shot 51.6 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers. New York's Jalen Brunson countered with 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21, but the Knicks managed only 47.1 percent shooting and eight three-pointers in a losing effort. Detroit's fourth-quarter surge proved decisive, outscoring New York 36–32 in the final frame after leading 94–79 entering the period. The Pistons dominated the glass with 44 rebounds to the Knicks' 38 and distributed 30 assists compared to New York's 24, while holding a 120.2 offensive rating against a 110.6 defensive rating. The game fell short of the 218.5 Vegas total line, finishing 15.5 points under. Detroit's balanced depth and three-point barrage have solidified their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
