Pistons lose to Knicks, struggle with offensive consistency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Detroit Pistons suffered their first loss of the season, falling 111-97 to the New York Knicks on October 27, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. After leading 38-25 at the end of the first quarter, Detroit's offense faltered dramatically, shooting just 24.3% from three-point range. The Pistons struggled particularly in the second and third quarters, being outscored 63-25. The absence of center Jalen Duren, sidelined with a hamstring strain, has compounded their offensive difficulties.
- •Pistons started season 3-0 prior to loss.
- •Detroit shot 9-for-37 from three-point range.
- •Jalen Duren is out with a right hamstring strain.
- •Cade Cunningham scored 19 points but shot 7-for-18.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons’ First Loss Exposes a Problem That Cannot Be Ignored
"The Detroit Pistons suffered their first loss to the Knicks, exposing a major offensive weakness that J.B. Bickerstaff must address.
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