Overview

• The New York Knicks fell to the Detroit Pistons 115-106, missing a chance to secure the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
• Key Knicks players, including OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson, were sidelined due to injuries, significantly impacting their lineup.
• Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a standout performance, scoring 36 points and positioning Detroit as a potential playoff threat.
• The Indiana Pacers secured a top-four seed and home-court advantage after a narrow win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping their No. 3 seed hopes alive.
• Detroit's upcoming two-game series against the Milwaukee Bucks will determine whether the Pistons claim the No. 5 seed or remain at No. 6 in the playoff standings.