Down but not out, the Pistons hit reverse-sweep mode in a 106–103 shocker.
Let’s get this straight: the Pistons were supposed to be toast. Instead, they came into Madison Square Garden, unplugged the speakers, and turned Game 5 into their own gritty remix.
Detroit stunned the Knicks 106–103, because apparently the Motor City runs on petty energy and fourth-quarter chaos. Jalen Duren played like a man who mistook the paint for his personal gym, tossing in buckets and blocks like it was open run at Rucker Park.
Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson tried to put the Knicks on his back — but you could almost hear his knees scream, “Bro, we’re tired.” Every time New York looked ready to pull away, Detroit said “hold my Gatorade” and tied it up.
Even Spike Lee looked confused, probably Googling “how to emotionally recover from playoff whiplash.”
With the Knicks still up 3–2 in the series, they better tighten up — or Detroit might start believing they’re the main characters in a postseason redemption arc.
It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t expected. But it was pure playoff mayhem — and that’s why we love this sport.
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