New York have been disappointing this season, but this was one of their best performances of the year. In fact, they led for the entirety of the second half, while holding a double - digit lead for the majority of it. Defense was key, as they held Detroit to 43 percent shooting, while forcing them to commit 18 turnovers. The Knicks ended up recording 26 assists, while committing just 12 turnovers on 54 percent shooting. Marcus Morris led Detroit in scoring, as he dropped 20 points. Andre Drummond played just 24 minutes, but totaled 12 points, 15 rebounds and three assists. Ish Smith started at point guard and accumulated 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Derrick Rose was the player of the game, as he collected 27 points, four rebounds and six assists on 12 - of - 17 from the field. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks. Carmelo Anthony made his return from a knee injury to accrue 21 points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals.
["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 26 Number of team assists ,has 54 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Turnovers ."
 "TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 43 Number of team assists ,has 18 Percentage of field goals ."]