The Pistons ended the Knicks' eight-game winning streak with a dominant 118-80 victory on February 6, 2026. Daniss Jenkins, playing his 42nd game of the season, scored 18 points as a two-way player, but his future with the team remains uncertain. The Pistons must convert his deal to a full NBA contract to retain him. Jenkins is averaging 8.2 points and 3.3 assists in 16.8 minutes as a backup guard. The game was notable for the absence of key players on both teams: Jalen Duren (knee) for Detroit and Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) and OG Anunoby (toe) for New York. Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart each scored 15 points for the Pistons, extending their winning streak against New York to five straight regular-season games. However, the Knicks had previously defeated the Pistons in six games during the first round of the playoffs. Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 19 points, but Jalen Brunson struggled, scoring just 12 points on 4-for-20 shooting, including 0-for-8 on 3-pointers. New York's 80 points were their lowest of the season, surpassing the 90 they scored in a 31-point loss to the Pistons on January 5. The Pistons dominated the first half, leading 63-42, with a strong 3-point performance (10-for-18, 55.6%) compared to the Knicks' 5-for-19 (26.3%). Brunson's shooting was poor in the first half, making only 2-for-13 shots. The Knicks had a chance to rally in the third quarter, but Brunson's 2-for-7 performance and the team's 18 points couldn't close the gap. Jenkins and Harris each scored seven points in the third, extending Detroit's lead to 90-60. The Pistons' next game is against Charlotte on Monday night, while the Knicks will face Boston on Sunday. The NBA can be followed for more updates at apnews.com/hub/nba.
