As the Detroit Pistons gear up for their next challenge at the iconic Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see how their team will fare against the New York Knicks. The upcoming game is a chance for the Pistons to build on their recent performance and continue their upward trajectory.

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 19: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 19, 2022 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

In their last outing, the Pistons secured a hard-fought victory over the Orlando Magic with a final score of 113-109. This win was characterized by an impressive second-quarter surge where they racked up 40 points, showcasing their ability to generate high-scoring periods. The team's overall efficiency rating stood out at 127, indicating effective play on both ends of the court.

Defensively, Detroit demonstrated tenacity with 11 steals and limited turnovers to just 13, reflecting a disciplined approach to ball handling and possession control. Offensively, they were led by strong assist numbers—31 in total—which speaks volumes about their collaborative play style and ball distribution.

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 19: Cam Reddish #0 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 19, 2022 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Pistons also capitalized on fast-break opportunities, scoring 18 points from such plays. Their three-point shooting was solid at approximately 37 percent success rate; combined with nearly an 80 percent free-throw completion rate, it's clear that shooting accuracy has been a focus for them.

However, one area where improvement could be seen is in field goal percentage which stood around just above 42 percent—indicating room for growth in shot selection and execution.

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 19: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 19, 2022 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Madison Square Garden is known for its electric atmosphere which can both inspire visiting teams and bolster home-court advantage. As such, it will be interesting to see how the Pistons adapt and respond to this environment against a Knicks team that will have its own set of strategies ready.

Fans can catch all the action live as these two teams go head-to-head on October 21st at Madison Square Garden. The game is scheduled for tip-off at 7:30 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on MSG Network as well as BSDET channel.

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