Pistons dreams crushed by Knicks in Game 6: How did Detroit lose all 3 home games?
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-113 in their must-win Game 6 against the New York Knicks on May 1 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The bitter loss ends a remarkable turnaround season for the Pistons.
With a minute left in the game, the Knicks made two clutch shots: One on a tying putback layup from Mikal Bridges, and another on a dagger 3-pointer from Jalen Brunson, who had 40 points in the game.
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The Pistons had a seven-point lead with 2:35 left in the game, but their inexperience showed once again against a playoff-tested Knicks roster that will now head to Boston for their second-round series against the No. 2 seed Celtics beginning Monday.
The Pistons set a record with their 10th straight home playoff loss dating to 2008, and breaking the previous high of nine set by the Philadelphia 76ers from 1968-71.
ANALYSIS: Pistons will regret Game 6 collapse vs Knicks all summer long. This one stings
Here's a roundup of instant reactions after Game 6 of Pistons-Knicks:
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