The Detroit Pistons kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling 106-103 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 on April 29, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, narrowing the series to 3-2. Cade Cunningham led the charge with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and a block, while Ausar Thompson delivered 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Tobias Harris contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks, and Jalen Duren anchored the paint with 9 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks.
Despite the loss, the Knicks, who lead the series 3-2, saw strong performances from their stars. The game was a nail-biter, with Detroit’s balanced attack and defensive stops proving decisive in the final moments.
The series now shifts back to Detroit for Game 6 on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 PM ET, where the Pistons aim to extend their postseason run and force a Game 7. Can the Knicks close it out, or will Detroit continue their resurgence? Stay tuned!
