Not only did the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks on Saturday, but they also snapped a historic winning streak. Although the Pistons' 10-15 record suggests they are a punchy bunch, they haven't pushed their opponents since 2020, especially the Knicks. However, the Knicks lost a historic mark of dominance due to an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns, which kept him out of Saturday's contest.
The Knicks beat the Pistons 16 consecutive times before Saturday's contest. COVID-19 didn't exist, at least not globally, the last time Detroit mustered a victory over New York. Before Saturday, Nov. 6, 2019, was the last date the Pistons beat the Knicks.
Detroit's drought against New York lasted so long Nikola Jokic hadn't won MVP, the Play-In Tournament didn't exist, the Knicks weren't a playoff team, and Blake Griffin played for the Pistons.
The world has changed dramatically, and the United States underwent two presidents during the Knicks' reign over the Pistons.
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However, the Knicks' loss on Saturday ended a dominant stretch of basketball for one franchise. The next team in line to tie the Knicks' record is the Golden State Warriors, who have a 15-game winning streak over the Houston Rockets.
The two Western Conference teams play each other on Tuesday during the NBA Cup. Even if the Warriors eventually pass the Knicks' record, the New York franchise holds the historic feat for the Eastern Conference.
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This story was originally published December 9, 2024, 5:20 PM.