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Knicks vs. Pistons Player Stats from NBA Playoffs on Monday 4/21/25

Knicks vs. Pistons Player Stats from NBA Playoffs on Monday 4/21/25

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By: Stan Son

In Game 1, Detroit handled the Knicks and MSG for three quarters, being down only two at halftime then entering the fourth quarter with an eight-point lead. But then New York went on a 21-0 run to notch the 123-112 victory.

In Game 2 on Monday, Detroit once again handled the Knicks and their home crowd, leading by seven points after one quarter then entering halftime with a six-point lead. Like in Game 1, Detroit once again entered the fourth quarter with an eight-point lead.

There was no deja vu on Monday, though, as the Pistons staved off another comeback to tie the series with the 100-94 victory.

Jalen Brunson ($8,300; 54.25 FPTS) was fantastic for New York, finishing with 37 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 44 minutes. He shot 12-of-27 from the field, 4-of-12 from downtown and 9-of-11 from the line.

Unfortunately, Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,300; 19.5 FPTS) had a night to forget, going for 10 points, six rebounds and a block, good for only 19.5 FPTS. He shot 5-of-11 from the field, 0-for-2 from downtown and did not attempt a free throw. Detroit mainly had Tobias Harris guarding him.

Mikal Bridges ($5,700; 32.25 FPTS) contributed 19 points, five rebounds and three steals, good for 32.25 FPTS. Unfortunately, down the stretch, he missed four shots – one layup and three treys.

For Detroit, Cade Cunningham ($9,100; 56 FPTS) was spectacular, leading the Pistons with 33 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 42 minutes. He shot 11-of-21 from the field, 1-of-4 from downtown and 10-of-12 from the line.

Jalen Duren ($6,100; 39.75 FPTS) had 12 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and a steal.

Tobias Harris ($6,200; 36.25 FPTS) contributed 15 points, 13 rebounds, an assist and a steal in a team-leading 43 minutes. Harris may have been the MVP of the game due to his contributions on defense against Towns.

Dennis Schroder ($4,000; 27.5 FPTS) had 20 points, two rebounds and three assists. He had some clutch buckets in the fourth, especially this three-pointer with the game tied at 94-94. .

Stan Son
Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
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