Detroit Ends Postseason Curse, Downs Knicks 100-94

The Detroit Pistons shattered 17 years of playoff disappointment on April 21, triumphing over the New York Knicks 100-94 at Madison Square Garden. This victory marked their first playoff win since 2008, effectively leveling the first-round series at 1-1. In his postseason debut, Cade Cunningham shone with 33 points and 12 rebounds, while Dennis Schröder added 20 vital points. Despite Knicks' Jalen Brunson's 37 points, New York's secondary players faltered. Game 3 is scheduled for April 24 at Little Caesars Arena.