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The Pistons lost 109-95 to the New York Knicks making it four losses in a row and seven of their past eight. They’re 1.5 games back of the final playoff spot in the East and host the current 8th place team - the Miami Heat - tonight.
To the tape.
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High
What’s the easiest way to get a bucket?
Follow Ish Smith on his way to the hoop.
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Andre Drummond scored 10 and grabbed 15 rebounds but this pass to Marcus Morris highlighted the Pistons’ offensive efforts:
That wraps up the Highs.
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Low
Pistons’ turnovers led directly to easy Knicks’ points:
Beno Udrih gave the ball up five times including the two above.
Marcus Morris found a streaking Derrick Rose for a bucket:
Knowing Ish Smith is a premier shot blocker, Rose does a nice job of timing his jump to eliminate any threat of an Ish rejection.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope got in on the action too:
Twice!
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Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 on 10-of-16 shooting:
At the rim, mid-range and long distance.
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Derrick Rose finished with 27 points and six assists including these two:
And made his presence felt on the block:
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Miami Heat at the Detroit Pistons - are you watching?