Overview
- The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 100-94 in Game 2, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.
- OG Anunoby, who scored 32 points in Game 1, was limited to just 10 points in Game 2 while struggling to contain Pistons star Cade Cunningham.
- Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 33 points and 12 rebounds, dominating both offensively and defensively in Game 2.
- Olympic gymnast Suni Lee attended Game 2 courtside at Madison Square Garden, continuing the playful superstition about her being a good luck charm for Anunoby.
- The series now shifts to Detroit for Game 3, with attention on whether the Knicks can regain momentum and adjust their strategy.