New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons prediction

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New York Knicks hosted Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Friday, 20 February 2026. Final score: New York Knicks 111–126 Detroit Pistons. New York Knicks were 33-20 this season and Detroit Pistons 40-13. New York Knicks had won three of their last five (W-L-W-L-W, newest first), scoring 119.4 and allowing 112 points a game. Detroit Pistons had won four of their last five (W-W-W-L-W, newest first), scoring 116.4 and allowing 105.2 points a game. In their last five meetings New York Knicks won two and Detroit Pistons three; the most recent ended Detroit Pistons 118–80 New York Knicks. New York Knicks had 8 days of rest and Detroit Pistons 8. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.