Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Player Stats and Box Score for April 29 | 2025 NBA Playoffs Game 5

The Detroit Pistons stayed alive in the 2025 NBA playoffs after outlasting the New York Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 of their first-round series. Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons, finishing with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Six Knicks players were in double figures in scoring, but it wasn't enough to eliminate Detroit.

Ausar Thompson also had a huge game for the visitors, putting up 22 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. He also made life hell for Jalen Brunson all game long, with the Knicks superstar guard scoring 16 points on 4-for-16 shooting from the field.

Veterans Tobias Harris and Dennis Schroder contributed 17 and 14 points, respectively. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson both registered double-doubles, while OG Anunoby had 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks Player Stats and Box Score for Game 5

Pistons

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Tobias Harris	17	8	2	2	4	1	3	43	6-13	3-5	2-2	5
Ausar Thompson	22	7	0	0	2	0	5	29	8-10	0-1	6-12	9
Tim Hardaway Jr.	8	5	2	0	0	0	2	34	2-10	1-7	3-3	14
Jalen Duren	9	14	6	0	2	1	4	33	4-8	0-0	1-3	17
Cade Cunningham	24	8	8	2	1	5	4	37	6-17	1-4	11-12	13
Paul Reed	0	1	0	4	0	2	1	11	0-1	0-0	0-0	-10
Ronald Holland II	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	4	0-2	0-1	2-2	-4
Dennis Schroder	14	0	3	1	0	2	3	22	6-13	1-4	1-2	-19
Malik Beasley	10	1	0	0	0	1	0	26	4-11	2-7	0-0	-15
Simone Fontecchio	DNP
Lindy Waters III	DNP
Bobi Klintman	DNP
Isaiah Stewart	DNP
Marcus Sasser	DNP

Knicks

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Mikal Bridges	17	6	2	0	1	2	3	38	7-16	2-5	1-2	-14
OG Anunoby	19	8	1	0	3	2	4	39	8-13	3-4	0-0	-5
Karl-Anthony Towns	17	11	1	0	2	0	5	34	5-14	2-4	5-6	-10
Jalen Brunson	16	3	7	0	0	4	4	36	4-16	1-4	7-10	3
Josh Hart	15	7	6	2	2	3	4	36	7-13	1-4	0-0	3
Mitchell Robinson	13	11	0	2	2	2	5	23	5-8	0-0	3-7	9
Cameron Payne	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	12	1-3	0-1	0-0	-4
Miles McBride	4	2	1	1	0	0	1	22	2-7	0-3	0-2	9
P.J. Tucker	DNP
Precious Achiuwa	DNP
Ariel Hukporti	DNP
Delon Wright	DNP
Landry Shamet	DNP
Tyler Kolek	DNP
Pacome Dadiet	DNP

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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks Game 5 Summary

The Detroit Pistons visited Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The Pistons needed a win to keep their season alive, while the Knicks were one win away from the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn't change his starting five, featuring Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren. The Pistons could have entered Game 5 with the series tied 2-2, but a controversial non-call at the end of Game 4 prevented it from happening.

Meanwhile, coach Tom Thibodeau stuck to his usual starting lineup consisting of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. If the Knicks win, they will face the winner of the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic series in the next round.

The game was close from start to finish, though the Detroit Pistons built a 10-point lead in the third quarter. However, the New York Knicks quickly erased the deficit and made things interesting for the rest of the game.

The Pistons and Knicks traded baskets in the first half of the fourth quarter as the defensive intensity was high. The visitors took control in the latter half, taking a 103-97 lead with just 27 seconds remaining in the game.

Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby both hit clutch 3-point shots, but Dennis Schroder knocked down free throws to give Detroit a 106-103 lead. Miles McBride was fouled to prevent an attempt from beyond the arc. He missed both free throws as the hosts were unable to secure an offensive rebound.