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After letting a 15-point advantage slip away, Dennis Schroder made a crucial three-pointer that helped the Detroit Pistons secure a 100-94 victory against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The 31-year-old German guard contributed 20 points in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs’ Eastern Conference Quarterfinals presented by Google. In just over 29 minutes of play, he also registered three assists and two blocks. Following a 16-4 run by the Knicks that tied the game at 94, Schroder responded with a pivotal three-pointer. Cade Cunningham delivered a standout performance, recording a double-double with 33 points and 12 rebounds.
The Pistons, who hadn’t won a playoff game since 2008 and had been absent from the postseason since 2019, broke a 15-game playoff losing streak. By stealing home-court advantage from the Knicks, they will host Game 3 at Little Caesars Arena this Thursday.
Italian player Simone Fontecchio and Swedish athlete Bobi Klintman remained on the bench for head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Monday.
Facing a best-of-seven series tied at 1-1, British player O.G. Anunoby contributed ten points, five rebounds, two steals, and two assists. French player Pacome Dadiet and German athlete Ariel Hukporti did not see any playing time.
Current playoff standings include: Cleveland Cavaliers leading the Miami Heat 1-0 (121-100), Boston Celtics ahead of the Orlando Magic 1-0 (103-86), New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons tied 1-1 (123-112, 94-100), Indiana Pacers up on the Milwaukee Bucks 1-0 (117-98), Oklahoma City Thunder over the Memphis Grizzlies 1-0 (131-80), Houston Rockets facing the Golden State Warriors 0-1 (85-95), Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves 0-1 (95-117), and the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers tied 1-1 (112-110, 102-105).
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