Knicks fail to close out Pistons in painful Game 5 loss at MSG

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 POST
Detroit 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 POST
New 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.

Game 6 will be in Detroit on Thursday.

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