Pistons will be without defensive anchor for critical Game 5 vs. Knicks

Brunson a bystander as Knicks wilt late in loss

As precious seconds ticked away in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, New York star Jalen Brunson was waiting at the scorer's table for a whistle in the Knicks' 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who stayed alive in this Round 1 series, forcing a Game 6.

New York Knicks fall to Detroit Pistons 106-103 in Game 5; New York leads series 3-2

Facing elimination, the Detroit Pistons were able to hold off the New York Knicks 106-103 at The Garden on Tuesday night, forcing a Game 6.

Tom Thibodeau Defends Decision to Keep Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart Sidelined Late in Game 5

The Knicks lost Game 5 to the Pistons, with Brunson and Hart on the sideline for much of the final three minutes.

Haliburton leads comeback as Pacers advance, Pistons stay alive

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics became the latest teams to book their places in the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Detroit Pistons thwarted the New York Knicks to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Knicks’ Game 5 report card: Tom Thibodeau gets F for late-game mismanagement

Knicks’ grades from Tuesday night's Game 5 106-103 loss to the Pistons as Detroit now trails 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

Survival: Pistons force Game 6 with 106-103 victory against Knicks

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