Tonight at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks (43-28) coasted early, going on a 20-0 first-quarter run while the Detroit Pistons flailed and wailed without Cade Cunningham. New York extended their lead in the second frame due to Donte DiVincenzo’s 21 first-half points, and despite a late run by the Pistons, the Knicks led by 17 at halftime. After intermission, Donte DiVincenzo hit six more three-pointers to set a new Knicks’ record for a game with 11, Detroit spun their wheels, and our heroes handed Detroit their 60th loss, 124-99.
Donte’s final stat line: 40 points (new career-high), five rebounds, and four assists on 14-of-23 from the floor and 11-of-20 from deep.