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GrizzliesNew York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons: Jan 5, 2026
Knicks vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90 on January 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 29 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 90 |
| Pistons | 30 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 25 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 10 REB Mitchell Robinson
- 3 AST Kevin McCullar Jr.
Pistons
- 29 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 9 REB Isaiah Stewart
- 13 AST Cade Cunningham
Knicks vs Pistons Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 3-3 | -27 |
| OG Anunoby F | 28 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 3-4 | -31 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 24 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 25 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 30 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10-21 | 2-6 | 3-3 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 19 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. G | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Miles McBride G | 24 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 5-6 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson GF | 19 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +23 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 29 | 29 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11-17 | 3-4 | 4-5 | +23 |
| Paul Reed F | 25 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 20 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 1-1 | +25 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 31 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 0-2 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tolu Smith FC | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 22 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Ron Holland F | 24 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Javonte Green GF | 29 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 4-6 | 1-2 | +12 |
Knicks vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons beat the Knicks by outscoring them in every quarter, with their widest gap coming in the third. Detroit moved to 27-9, while New York fell to 23-13.
A 25-15 third quarter stretched a 10-point halftime lead to 20. The Pistons led the Knicks 64-54 at the break and 89-69 after three. Detroit also won the glass 44 to 30 and turned the ball over 15 times to New York's 20.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 29 points and 13 assists. Jalen Brunson topped the Knicks with 25 points, and Mitchell Robinson grabbed 10 rebounds. Detroit shot 47 of 86 from the field. New York made 32 of 76.
The number to know: 25 assists for Detroit against 15 for New York, a sign of how much easier the Pistons found their shots.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 32-76 | Field Goals | 47-86 |
| 42.1% | FG % | 54.7% |
| 13-30 | 3-Pointers | 16-31 |
| 43.3% | 3P % | 51.6% |
| 13-14 | Free Throws | 11-16 |
| 92.9% | FT % | 68.8% |
| 30 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 15 | Assists | 25 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 3 | Blocks | 11 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 33 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 50.7% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 0.171 |
 Pistons | 64.0% | 13.9% | 35.9% | 0.128 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, January 5, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- L vs 76ers 119-130 Jan 3, 2026
- L vs Hawks 99-111 Jan 2, 2026
- L @ Spurs 132-134 Dec 31, 2025
- W @ Pelicans 130-125 Dec 29, 2025
- W @ Hawks 128-125 Dec 27, 2025
Pistons last 5
- W @ Cavaliers 114-110 Jan 4, 2026
- L vs Heat 112-118 Jan 1, 2026
- W @ Lakers 128-106 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Clippers 99-112 Dec 28, 2025
- L @ Jazz 129-131 Dec 26, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 19, 2026 Pistons @ Knicks 126-111
- Feb 6, 2026 Knicks @ Pistons 80-118
More NBA Games on Jan 5, 2026
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1100
Toronto Raptors2-1118Top: Ingram 19 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2101
Boston Celtics1-1115Top: Simons 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-197
Houston Rockets3-0100Top: Booker 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1124Top: Miller 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1125
Philadelphia 76ers3-1124Top: Embiid 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3102
Los Angeles Clippers1-2103Top: Curry 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2117
Portland Trail Blazers2-0137Top: Avdija 33 PTS, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Knicks vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Pistons on Jan 5, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90 on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 29 points.
What are the Knicks and Pistons records?
After this game the Knicks were 23-13 and the Pistons were 27-9 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Pistons?
Jalen Brunson scored 25 for the Knicks. Cade Cunningham scored 29 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Knicks vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Knicks 126-111 on Feb 19, 2026 on the road.
Where was Knicks vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Pistons?
Knicks-Pistons: Q1 29-30, Q2 25-34, Q3 15-25, Q4 21-32.
What is next for the Knicks and Pistons?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.