Heroes and Zero lost to the Pistons on Monday in Knicks’ 100-94 Game 2:
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After rough Game 1, in which he shot 8 out of 21 from the field, Kade Cunningham bouncing in a huge Game 2 to carry the Pistons’ scoring load.
He went into the paint freely and scored 33 points in a 21-11 shooting.
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OG Anunoby was epic on both ends of the floor in Game 1, but struggled with both in Game 2.
He finished with just 10 points, missed all four of his 3-point attempts and failed to contain Cunningham the same way he did in Game 1.
Unsung Hero
Dennis Schröder finished with 20 points and hit a key shot that included a 3-pointer with 55.1 seconds left in the game, giving the Pistons a three-pointer after the Knicks were tied up.
Key Statistics
28: The number of free throws tried pistons made in 34 attempts, and the Knicks tried a total of 19 – many of which were delayed – and made 16.
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“Obviously, the big contradiction of free throws. Huge. I have to look at it. I don’t know how I’m talking about direct line drive on one side. [Brunson] It’s been fouled, it’s not called. As long as it’s consistent on both sides, I don’t really make crap how they call the game. if [Cade] Cunningham is driving, has marginal contact and he has reached the line, so Jalen deserves to reach the line. It’s really easy. ”
– Host Tom Thibodeau
