Schröder secures Pistons victory against Knicks - playoffs in sight!
Schröder secures Pistons victory against Knicks - playoffs in sight!
Detroit, USA - The Detroit Pistons celebrated a convincing 115:10 win against the New York Knicks, which was particularly important for Cade Cunningham, which was the best thrower of the game 36 points and 8 assists. Dennis Schröder played a crucial role in the last minutes and scored an important jump shot 54.7 seconds before the end, which was followed by a free throw after being fouled. He increased the piston's lead to eight points, which ultimately secured victory. Schröder ended the game with a total of eight points.
The victory was particularly important for the Pistons because they had previously lost four out of five games. With this success, you kept the chance to fifth in the Eastern Conference, where you are now only separated from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers. These were the last two opponents of the pistons on the way to the playoffs.
key player and the course of the game
In the course of the game, the Knicks, who had to compete hard without their starter OG Anunoby and Josh, had the upper hand for a long time, but could not withstand the pressure of the pistons in the decisive fourth quarter. Jalen Brunson scored 15 points after leaving the game shortly before the end of the third quarter.The pistons overtook the Knicks in the last quarter with a strong team performance. Jalen Duren contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds and met all of his nine shots. Tobias Harris and Rookie Ron Holland completed the offensive performance with 17 or 13 points.
ranking lists and playoffs
Through this victory, the Pistons currently have the opportunity to reach fifth place in the Eastern Conference. While the Knicks were able to secure third place, the pistons remain in sixth. The Milwaukee Bucks, who have had a winning streak in their last six games, are also under pressure because the pistons fight for the desired place in the last two games. The win-win situation could become important if a possible first playoff round between these two teams becomes a reality.
For the pistons, this was a welcome rearing after a disappointing phase. You have improved a lot this season and have already achieved the best placement since the 2007-2008 season at Eastern Conference. After the last year in which they only won 14 games, they now show their undeniable progress and, with this new dynamic, are also a serious opponent in the upcoming playoffs.
The next challenges for both teams are already pending, with the Knicks that compete against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, and the pistons, who will also meet Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. In this decisive phase of the season, the upcoming games can decisively influence the outcome of the playoffs.
In summary, it should be noted that the pistons have set an important fragrance brand with a strong team appearance and decisive moments of key players such as Schröder and Cunningham. KStA reports that the pistons and their players are ready to carry this form down to the playoffs, while Fox Sports sees the team as possible challengers in the playoff-race. The overall picture is finally made by Draft Wiree rounded off that the return of the pistons into the playoff ranks after a long time.| Details | |
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