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Knicks Dominate at Little Caesars Arena, Overpower Pistons in High-Scoring Affair

In a display of offensive firepower, the New York Knicks outclassed the Detroit Pistons with a commanding 140-110 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Knicks improved their season record to 10-11 while the Pistons fell further behind with a 5-18 tally.


DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 29:  Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 29, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Knicks set an aggressive tone from the start, opening with an impressive 40 points in the first quarter and maintaining their lead throughout the game. Their scoring was consistently high, adding another 30 points before halftime and following up with 38 and 32 points in subsequent quarters. The team's shooting accuracy was on point, hitting over half of their field goal attempts at a rate of 56 percent and showcasing proficiency from beyond the arc by sinking nearly half of their three-point shots.


New York's players were also effective on defense, limiting Detroit to just one brief moment in front when they led by a single point. The defensive effort included nine steals and one block while drawing fouls effectively as evidenced by receiving seventeen free throw opportunities. On offense, they distributed well among themselves totaling thirty-one assists which contributed to fifty bench points.


DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 29: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 29, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The team excelled inside as well as outside; they scored sixty-eight points in paint out of fifty-two attempts. They also capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-five points off them while only committing fourteen turnovers themselves.


Rebounding was another area where New York showed dominance; grabbing fifty-eight rebounds including seventeen offensive boards which led to twenty-one second-chance points. This comprehensive performance saw them leading for nearly forty-eight minutes of game time with their largest advantage being an imposing thirty-two-point gap.


DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 29: Cam Reddish #0 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 29, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

As for Detroit Pistons' efforts, despite trailing significantly for most parts of the game, they managed to put up one hundred ten points against New York's robust defense. They were slightly more accurate than usual from two-point range but struggled from three-point territory making only thirteen out of thirty-nine attempts.


Looking ahead for fans of the New York Knicks is another opportunity to support their team when they face off against Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on December 1st at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming home game will be broadcasted locally on MSG Network channel six hundred thirty-four and can also be viewed on BSWI channel six hundred sixty-nine for those following away coverage.

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