Knicks hand Pistons their 16th consecutive loss

Jalen Brunson showcased an outstanding performance, contributing 42 points, while Julius Randle displayed a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds, propelling the New York Knicks to a 118-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons. This defeat marked the Pistons' unfortunate 16th consecutive loss, establishing a franchise record. Despite a valiant effort from Cade Cunningham, who scored 31 points, and a resilient display by Killian Hayes (23 points on 10-of-13 shooting), the Pistons couldn't break their losing streak against the Knicks, now at 13 games. RJ Barrett and Donte DiVincenzo played pivotal roles for the Knicks, with DiVincenzo's crucial 3-pointers securing the win.

The Pistons concluded a winless November, enduring a drought since their October 28 victory over Chicago, leaving them with a 2-17 record. Cunningham acknowledged the team's improved performance, shooting 53.1% against the Knicks compared to their 41.2% performance against the Lakers the previous night. Despite the loss, he expressed optimism in building on this baseline for future games.

New York, now 9-0 against teams with losing records, avoided a letdown loss after their recent success in the NBA In-Season Tournament. Marvin Bagley's alley-oop briefly gave the Pistons an 87-85 lead in the third quarter, but Brunson's collaboration with DiVincenzo, including back-to-back 3-pointers, secured the Knicks' victory.

Looking ahead, the Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers, wh