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JazzDetroit Pistons @ New York Knicks: Feb 19, 2026
Pistons vs Knicks final: the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 126-111 on February 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 28 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 126 |
| Knicks | 26 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 111 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 42 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 10 REB Tobias Harris
- 13 AST Cade Cunningham
Knicks
- 33 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 11 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 8 AST Jalen Brunson
Pistons vs Knicks Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham G | 38 | 42 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17-34 | 5-11 | 3-3 | +12 |
| Paul Reed F | 29 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7-9 | 0-1 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 30 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Tobias Harris F | 31 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-16 | 1-5 | 2-4 | +17 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Caris LeVert G | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Ron Holland F | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Tolu Smith FC | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Javonte Green GF | 20 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 4-5 | +4 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby F | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3-13 | 1-8 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Josh Hart G | 27 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -13 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 30 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-14 | 1-4 | 6-6 | 0 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 37 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12-20 | 3-7 | 6-6 | -9 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mohamed Diawara F | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Landry Shamet G | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 4-6 | -13 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 19 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 3-6 | -15 |
| Jeremy Sochan F | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 20 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -12 |
Pistons vs Knicks Recap
The Pistons beat the Knicks after outscoring them 30-22 in the second quarter and never giving that 10-point lead back. Detroit moves to 41-13, while New York falls to 35-21.
The second quarter settled it. Detroit led 28-26 after one quarter, then went into the break up 58-48. The Pistons were up 90-79 after three, and Detroit shot 13 of 30 from three-point range against New York's 8 of 35.
Cade Cunningham led all scorers with 42 points and 13 assists, while Jalen Brunson answered with 33 points and 8 assists for the Knicks. Detroit shot 48 of 93 from the field and won the rebounding count 44-38. The Pistons also handed out 30 assists to New York's 24.
The number to know: 8 of 35. That is how the Knicks shot from three, and it left them short even with 21 made free throws.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 48-93 | Field Goals | 41-87 |
| 51.6% | FG % | 47.1% |
| 13-30 | 3-Pointers | 8-35 |
| 43.3% | 3P % | 22.9% |
| 17-20 | Free Throws | 21-28 |
| 85.0% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 30 | Assists | 24 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 8 | Blocks | 7 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 20 | Fouls | 22 |
| 19 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 58.6% | 12.1% | 28.9% | 0.183 |
 Knicks | 51.7% | 10.8% | 25.0% | 0.241 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Knicks Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, February 19, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Knicks MSG Network
- Arena
- Madison Square GardenNew York
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pistons vs Knicks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- W @ Raptors 113-95 Feb 11, 2026
- W @ Hornets 110-104 Feb 9, 2026
- W vs Knicks 118-80 Feb 6, 2026
- L vs Wizards 117-126 Feb 5, 2026
- W vs Nuggets 124-121 Feb 3, 2026
Knicks last 5
- W @ 76ers 138-89 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pacers 134-137 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Celtics 111-89 Feb 8, 2026
- L @ Pistons 80-118 Feb 6, 2026
- W vs Nuggets 134-127 Feb 4, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 6, 2026 Knicks @ Pistons 80-118
- Jan 5, 2026 Knicks @ Pistons 90-121
More NBA Games on Feb 19, 2026
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Philadelphia 76ers3-1107Top: Johnson 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1105
Washington Wizards2-1112Top: Walker 19 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-384
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1112Top: Mitchell 17 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0105
Charlotte Hornets2-1101Top: Durant 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1110
Chicago Bulls1-2101Top: Ingram 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-194
San Antonio Spurs1-2121Top: Green 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2131
Sacramento Kings0-394Top: Banchero 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1121
Golden State Warriors0-3110Top: Pritchard 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1114
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115Top: Mathurin 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27.
Pistons vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Knicks on Feb 19, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 126-111 on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 42 points.
What are the Pistons and Knicks records?
After this game the Pistons were 41-13 and the Knicks were 35-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Knicks?
Cade Cunningham scored 42 for the Pistons. Jalen Brunson scored 33 for the Knicks.
Who leads the Pistons vs Knicks season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Pistons vs Knicks game?
The Pistons beat the Knicks 118-80 on Feb 6, 2026 at home.
Where was Pistons vs Knicks played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, the home arena of the New York Knicks.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Knicks?
Pistons-Knicks: Q1 28-26, Q2 30-22, Q3 32-31, Q4 36-32.
What is next for the Pistons and Knicks?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.