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New York Knicks 90, Detroit Pistons 121: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat New York Knicks, New York Knicks 90 to Detroit Pistons 121, on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks.

NBAMonday, January 5, 2026
DateJan 5, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVPeacock
Attendance20,032

Line score

Team1234T
New York Knicks2925152190
Detroit Pistons30342532121

Top performers

New York Knicks
PointsJalen Brunson · 25
ReboundsMitchell Robinson · 10
AssistsKevin McCullar Jr. · 3
RatingMiles McBride · 17 PTS
Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 29
ReboundsIsaiah Stewart · 9
AssistsCade Cunningham · 13
RatingCade Cunningham · 29 PTS, 13 AST

Team comparison

New York KnicksDetroit Pistons
Points per game
110.3
112.7
Points allowed per game
103.5
104.6
23-13Record27-9
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
2-2Road record / home record3-2
LWWWWLast 5WLLWW
L1StreakW1

Team stats

New York KnicksDetroit Pistons
32-76FG47-86
Field Goal %
42
55
13-303PT16-31
Three Point %
43
52
13-14FT11-16
Free Throw %
93
69
Rebounds
30
44
Offensive Rebounds
5
14
Defensive Rebounds
25
30
Assists
15
25
Steals
7
12
Blocks
3
11
Turnovers
20
15
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
20
16
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Knicks

No injuries listed.

Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

New York Knicks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
OG Anunoby2951-40-23-421231022-31
Karl-Anthony Towns2361-41-23-311600013-27
Mitchell Robinson2521-30-00-0101001371-10
Mikal Bridges26104-102-30-001111001-13
Jalen Brunson312510-212-63-330600033-18
Guerschon Yabusele900-20-10-032000030-3
Pacome Dadiet520-00-02-221010110-5
Mohamed Diawara500-10-10-000000000-5
Ariel Hukporti921-30-10-001100000-3
Jordan Clarkson2083-62-50-011100010-14
Kevin McCullar Jr.1642-50-10-033220122-17
Miles McBride25176-95-60-022100023-3
Tyler Kolek1993-81-22-231000032-6
Team9032-7613-3013-143015207352517

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Duncan Robinson2193-82-61-150110230+25
Paul Reed2684-70-10-081101535+22
Isaiah Stewart3273-81-40-290002362+13
Cade Cunningham292911-173-44-5313512032+23
Ausar Thompson20104-80-02-271320251+23
Tolu Smith500-00-00-021100021+5
Ronald Holland II2452-51-10-051113140+6
Javonte Green29176-94-61-221030111+12
Marcus Sasser583-32-20-001111001+5
Jaden Ivey22166-101-23-4311100300
Chaz Lanier500-10-10-001010001+5
Daniss Jenkins23125-102-40-004112001+16
Team12147-8616-3111-164425151211143015

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersL 107-115
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85
Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 103-90
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91
Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Season series

DET leads series 1-0
Feb 19, 2026DET 126, NY 111
Feb 6, 2026NY 80, DET 118
Jan 5, 2026NY 90, DET 121

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 121-90, on Monday, January 5, 2026.

What was the final score of New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons?

New York Knicks 90, Detroit Pistons 121.

Who were the top performers?

New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (25 points). Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (29 points).

Where is New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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