Despite Detroit shooting better from the field and free - throw line, they were dominated down low by the Pistons. In fact, they were out - rebounded 52 - 40 and were out - blocked 9 - 1. The offensive rebounding really killed Detroit, as they allowed 19 offensive rebounds, while grabbing just eight of their own. The benches were rarely used in this game, with the two teams combining for just 47 bench points. Kristaps Porzingis was the player of the game, as he scored a career - high 35 points on 13 - of - 22 shooting. Joakim Noah outplayed Andre Drummond down low, as Noah finished the game with seven points, 15 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the win. No bench player on New York scored in double figures, as Porzingis, Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony combined for 72 of the teams 105 points. Detroit is now 1 - 6 on the road and 50 at home.
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