Behind their bench unit and strong defense, the Detroit Pistons ended the Knicks' eight-game winning streak in a blowout home victory.

The NBA All-Star break can’t come fast enough. The Knicks are all banged-up, and a week’s worth of rest and recovery is exactly what the doctor ordered at Madison Square Garden. So is Jose Alvarado, because the home team could use his legs effective immediately.

Ausar Thompson used his elbow to block Josh Hart's fastbreak layup in the second quarter of the Pistons' win over the Knicks on Friday night.

Upon reaching the 50-game threshold as a two-way prospect, the Detroit Pistons are set to make a major decision on Daniss Jenkins this weekend.

The Pistons saw their three game win steak snapped at the hands of the Washington Wizards. The Pistons suffered a scare as center Jalen Duren exited the game due to an injury.

The Detroit Pistons are trying to balance player development for the future and winning now, Trajan Langdon says.

Daniss Jenkins beat the buzzer in the first quarter during the Pistons' matchup against the Knicks on Friday night.