New York Knicks 111–97 Detroit Pistons
- Season
- NBA
- 2026-2027
NBA: New York Knicks beat Detroit Pistons 111–97.
Game leaders
- TK27Towns Karl-AnthonyPointsRP22Reed Paul
- TK20Towns Karl-AnthonyReboundsCJ9Collins John
- BJ7Brunson JalenAssistsCC8Cunningham Cade
How the score moved
The running score at the end of each period.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
Show as a table
| When | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 | 111 | 97 |
How the points came
Each side's points by shot type. Darker is two-pointers, then threes, then free throws.
New York Knicks111
Two-pointers 52 (47%)Threes 36 (32%)Free throws 23 (21%)
Detroit Pistons97
Two-pointers 56 (58%)Threes 27 (28%)Free throws 14 (14%)
The Four Factors
Shooting, ball security and getting to the line decide most games. The side ahead on each is in bold.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
- 50.0%Effective field-goal %47.7%
Shooting with a three counted as one and a half baskets: (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) ÷ FGA.
- 15.2Turnovers per 100 plays12.5
How often a trip ended in a turnover. Lower is better.
- 0.32Free-throw rate0.28
Free throws attempted for every shot from the floor: FTA ÷ FGA. Getting to the line.
The fourth factor, offensive rebounding, needs offensive rebounds, which this game's data does not include.
Key stats
- 26/52Two-pointers28/50
- 50Two-point %56
- 12/36Three pointers9/37
- 33Three point %24
- 23/28Free throws14/24
- 82Free throw %58
Quarter by quarter
New York Knicks led after 3 of 4 quarters, Detroit Pistons after 1. Largest lead at a break: 25 points, New York Knicks after Q3. Counted at the end of each period, not throughout.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 25 | 26 | 37 | 23 | 111 |
| Detroit Pistons | 38 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 97 |
Facts
From each side's recent results and their meetings, before this game.
New York Knicks: 1 won, 4 lost in their last 5 games.- New York Knicks have lost their last 3 games.
- New York Knicks scored 525 points and allowed 592 in their last 5 games.
Detroit Pistons: 5 won, 0 lost in their last 5 games.- Detroit Pistons have won their last 5 games.
- Detroit Pistons scored 612 points and allowed 548 in their last 5 games.
Recent form
Standings
| POS | Team | W | L | PF | PA | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  New Orleans Pelicans | 3 | 1 | 442 | 441 | .750 |
| 3 |  Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 1 | 497 | 464 | .750 |
| 4 |  Golden State Warriors | 4 | 2 | 683 | 638 | .667 |
| 4 |  Orlando Magic | 3 | 1 | 495 | 468 | .750 |
| 5 |  Houston Rockets | 2 | 1 | 366 | 338 | .667 |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | 3 | 1 | 474 | 452 | .750 |
| 6 |  Chicago Bulls | 3 | 2 | 610 | 574 | .600 |
| 6 |  Portland Trail Blazers | 2 | 1 | 351 | 344 | .667 |
| 7 |  Miami Heat | 3 | 2 | 640 | 612 | .600 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles Clippers | 2 | 1 | 332 | 325 | .667 |
| 13 |  Phoenix Suns | 1 | 4 | 545 | 573 | .200 |
| 13 |  Philadelphia 76ers | 1 | 3 | 454 | 480 | .250 |
| 14 |  Charlotte Hornets | 1 | 3 | 386 | 444 | .250 |
| 14 |  Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | 4 | 549 | 585 | .200 |
| 15 |  Sacramento Kings | 0 | 5 | 514 | 588 | .000 |
| 15 | New York Knicks | 1 | 4 | 530 | 621 | .200 |
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
Shooting
- 26/52Two-pointers28/50
- 50Two-point %56
- 12/36Three pointers9/37
- 33Three point %24
- 23/28Free throws14/24
- 82Free throw %58
Rebounds & playmaking
- 49Rebounds45
- 28Assists23
Defence
- 10Steals8
- 2Blocks11
Ball security
- 18Turnovers14
Quarter by quarter
New York Knicks led after 3 of 4 quarters, Detroit Pistons after 1. Largest lead at a break: 25 points, New York Knicks after Q3. Counted at the end of each period, not throughout.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 25 | 26 | 37 | 23 | 111 |
| Detroit Pistons | 38 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 97 |
Efficiency
A pace of 114.9 plays per 48 minutes. Rates per play put a fast game and a slow one on the same footing.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
- Points per 100 plays
- 93.886.9
- True shooting %
- 55.3%49.7%
- Baskets assisted
- 74%62%
- Assists per turnover
- 1.561.64
Plays = FGA + 0.44 × FTA + turnovers (possessions before offensive rebounds, which this data lacks). True shooting = points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)).
Shot by shot
Accuracy by shot type. New York Knicks took 41% of their shots from three, Detroit Pistons 43%.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
Show as a table
| New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons | |
|---|---|---|
| 2P | 26/52 | 28/50 |
| 3P | 12/36 | 9/37 |
| FT | 23/28 | 14/24 |
Starters and bench
Points from the starting five, and from everyone who came off the bench.
New York Knicks
Starters 81 · Bench 30
Detroit Pistons
Starters 66 · Bench 31
Who scored efficiently
Across: scoring chances used (FGA + 0.44 × FTA). Up: points. Size: minutes. Above the line is better than this game's average.
- New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons
Show as a table
| Player | MIN | PTS | FGA | TS% | 3P | FT | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns Karl-Anthony | 33 | 27 | 21 | 61.7% | 1/5 | 2/2 | 20 | 3 |
| Brunson Jalen | 36 | 23 | 18 | 45.9% | 0/5 | 13/16 | 1 | 7 |
| Reed Paul | 26 | 22 | 12 | 79.9% | 1/1 | 3/4 | 9 | 3 |
| Cunningham Cade | 36 | 19 | 18 | 47.0% | 2/7 | 3/5 | 9 | 8 |
| Anunoby Ogugua | 36 | 13 | 15 | 40.9% | 1/6 | 2/2 | 7 | 2 |
| Shamet Landry | 28 | 13 | 8 | 66.6% | 3/5 | 4/4 | 2 | 3 |
| Bridges Mikal | 32 | 12 | 10 | 60.0% | 4/8 | 0/0 | 3 | 4 |
| Robinson Duncan | 33 | 12 | 14 | 40.3% | 2/10 | 2/2 | 0 | 2 |
| Thompson Ausar | 25 | 11 | 9 | 53.3% | 0/1 | 1/3 | 6 | 2 |
| D. Jenkins | 24 | 11 | 10 | 46.8% | 1/6 | 4/4 | 3 | 2 |
| Drummond Andre | 14 | 10 | 7 | 63.5% | 0/1 | 0/2 | 8 | 1 |
| Huerter Kevin | 16 | 7 | 5 | 59.5% | 1/2 | 0/2 | 1 | 0 |
| Hart Josh | 27 | 6 | 2 | 150.0% | 2/2 | 0/0 | 4 | 4 |
| McBride Miles | 17 | 5 | 4 | 62.5% | 1/3 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 |
| R. Holland | 12 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0/1 | 0/0 | 3 | 2 |
| J. Green | 17 | 3 | 6 | 25.0% | 1/6 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prince Taurean | 7 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 1/3 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Kolek | 11 | 2 | 3 | 25.8% | 0/1 | 2/2 | 1 | 3 |
| Collins John | 27 | 2 | 4 | 25.0% | 0/0 | 0/0 | 9 | 1 |
| C. Lanier | 2 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Smith | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18.1% | 0/0 | 1/4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hart Josh | 27:16 | 6 | 0/0 | 2/2 | 0/0 | 4 | 4 |
| Anunoby Ogugua | 35:50 | 13 | 4/9 | 1/6 | 2/2 | 7 | 2 |
| Towns Karl-Anthony | 32:33 | 27 | 11/16 | 1/5 | 2/2 | 20 | 3 |
| Brunson Jalen | 36:26 | 23 | 5/13 | 0/5 | 13/16 | 1 | 7 |
| Bridges Mikal | 31:42 | 12 | 0/2 | 4/8 | 0/0 | 3 | 4 |
| J. Akins | 01:32 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadiet Pacome | 01:13 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Diawara Mohamed | 01:13 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drummond Andre | 14:14 | 10 | 5/6 | 0/1 | 0/2 | 8 | 1 |
| T. Kolek | 11:11 | 2 | 0/2 | 0/1 | 2/2 | 1 | 3 |
| McBride Miles | 17:12 | 5 | 1/1 | 1/3 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shamet Landry | 28:27 | 13 | 0/3 | 3/5 | 4/4 | 2 | 3 |
| Wiseman James | 01:13 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| POS | Team | W | L | PF | PA | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston Celtics | 4 | 0 | 507 | 432 | 1.000 |
| 1 |  Memphis Grizzlies | 3 | 1 | 470 | 443 | .750 |
| 2 |  Utah Jazz | 3 | 1 | 453 | 439 | .750 |
| 2 |  Atlanta Hawks | 4 | 1 | 613 | 586 | .800 |
| 3 | New Orleans Pelicans | 3 | 1 | 442 | 441 | .750 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 1 | 497 | 464 | .750 |
| 4 | Golden State Warriors | 4 | 2 | 683 | 638 | .667 |
| 4 | Orlando Magic | 3 | 1 | 495 | 468 | .750 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 2 | 1 | 366 | 338 | .667 |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | 3 | 1 | 474 | 452 | .750 |
| 6 | Chicago Bulls | 3 | 2 | 610 | 574 | .600 |
| 6 | Portland Trail Blazers | 2 | 1 | 351 | 344 | .667 |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 3 | 2 | 640 | 612 | .600 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Clippers | 2 | 1 | 332 | 325 | .667 |
| 8 |  Washington Wizards | 2 | 2 | 453 | 455 | .500 |
| 8 |  Denver Nuggets | 3 | 2 | 578 | 571 | .600 |
| 9 |  Minnesota Timberwolves | 3 | 3 | 697 | 709 | .500 |
| 9 |  Toronto Raptors | 2 | 3 | 612 | 584 | .400 |
| 10 |  Milwaukee Bucks | 2 | 3 | 547 | 599 | .400 |
| 10 |  San Antonio Spurs | 2 | 3 | 572 | 544 | .400 |
| 11 |  Cleveland Cavaliers | 1 | 2 | 348 | 361 | .333 |
| 11 |  Los Angeles Lakers | 2 | 3 | 534 | 559 | .400 |
| 12 |  Dallas Mavericks | 1 | 3 | 457 | 486 | .250 |
| 12 |  Indiana Pacers | 1 | 3 | 479 | 473 | .250 |
| 13 | Phoenix Suns | 1 | 4 | 545 | 573 | .200 |
| 13 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1 | 3 | 454 | 480 | .250 |
| 14 | Charlotte Hornets | 1 | 3 | 386 | 444 | .250 |
| 14 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | 4 | 549 | 585 | .200 |
| 15 | Sacramento Kings | 0 | 5 | 514 | 588 | .000 |
| 15 | New York Knicks | 1 | 4 | 530 | 621 | .200 |