The New York Knicks (26 - 38) defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons (31 - 31) 102 - 89, Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The reeling Knicks seemed rejuvenated as they showed a complete game and strong finish against a formidable Detroit squad. The Knicks had three players score 20 or more points in the same game for the first time this season and shot a blistering 53 percent from the field as a team. New York's offense however was not all that won the game as its defense held the Pistons to only 39 percent shooting from the field and 6 - 26 from downtown. The Knicks improve to 16 - 18 at home this season, where they are fairing well compared to their 10 - 20 road record. Carmelo Anthony was stellar as he led New York in points, rebounds and assists. Melo finished with 24 points (11 - 19 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists, in 41 minutes. Robin Lopez tallied 21 points (9 - 12 FG, 3 - 3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and a block, in 32 minutes, while Arron Afflalo chipped in another 20 points (9 - 12 FG, 1 - 2 3PT, 1 - 2 FT), along with seven rebounds and three assists, in 42 minutes. The Knicks were missing Kristaps Porzingis, who sat out with a lower leg contusion. The Pistons have now lost two in a row after winning their previous four games, and with this loss risk losing their grip on the eighth spot in the East. Meanwhile, Andre Drummond was a beast inside, finishing with 21 points and 16 rebounds, in 36 minutes. Tobias Harris and Steve Blake were the only other PIstons to score in double digits. Harris chipped in 18 points, along with eight rebounds, in 36 minutes, while Steve Blake added 13 points, four rebounds and two assists, in 20 minutes off the bench. The Pistons finished the game with only 13 assists, as they failed to conduct any kind of offensive rhythm. Next, Detroit hosts the Trail Blazers on Sunday. The Knicks will have a couple of days off before getting back in action on Tuesday in Denver.
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