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Knicks vs. Pistons stats from NBA Playoffs on Saturday 4/19/25

Knicks vs. Pistons stats from NBA Playoffs on Saturday 4/19/25

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By: Brendan O'Sullivan

A 21-0 fourth quarter run highlighted a Knicks 123-112 Game 1 victory over the Pistons. Detroit led 91-83 entering the final frame, but the inexperience began to show. New York outscored the Pistons 40-21 in the fourth.

Jalen Brunson, who got off to a slow start, finished with 34 points. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points each.

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Like Brunson, Cunningham had a slow start and finished with 21 points. Tobias Harris led the Pistons in scoring with 25, including 22 in the first half.

Here are the full box score stats, highlights and results from Game 1 of the Knicks vs. Pistons series. DraftKings Network also provides the updated odds for the playoff series.

Knicks vs. Pistons box score

Knicks

NamePTSREBASTFGsMIN
Mikal Bridges8224-929
OG Anunoby23708-1844
Karl-Anthony Towns2311510-1439
Jalen Brunson342812-2740
Josh Hart13766-1030
Mitchell Robinson6603-318
Cam Payne14015-715
Miles McBride0140-315
Landry Shamet2001-210

Pistons

NamePTSREBASTFGsMIN
Tobias Harris25608-1340
Ausar Thompson10614-823
Tim Hardaway Jr.19217-1328
Jalen Duren7633-425
Cade Cunningham216128-2139
Ron Holland II0200-16
Isaiah Stewart2511-219
Dennis Schroder8033-826
Malik Beasley20427-1635

Knicks vs. Pistons Game 1 highlights

The Knicks and Pistons played a tight, back-and-forth first quarter that ended in a 27-27 tie. Tim Hardaway Jr.’s fastbreak slam was one of many highlights throughout the game.

Anunoby poured in 12 first quarter points with this fadeaway buzzer beater to cap off the frame.

Mitchell. Robinson. SLAM.

Harris scored 22 points in the FIRST HALF. He capped the half off with this near buzzer-beater.

Ausar Thompson showcased his athleticism in the third quarter when he spun around Mikal Bridges for the score.

Hart and Towns team up for two buckets in the third quarter.

Malik Beasley SHIMMY. The Pistons go up seven points in the third quarter.

Cam Payne BANG. The Knicks tie the game after trailing by eight entering the fourth quarter.

The Knicks went on a 21-0 run to win Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a video showcasing every basket during this game-winning run.

Knicks vs. Pistons odds

The Knicks entered the first round series with -400 odds to win outright. After their Game 1 victory, the odds increased to -650 on DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Pistons now have +450 odds to win the series. Game 2 tips off on Monday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Brendan O'Sullivan

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