The Pistons, with a young core led by Cade Cunningham making its playoff debut, acquitted themselves well most of the night before the stunning collapse. It was the Pistons’ first postseason game since 2019 and their NBA-record playoff losing streak was extended to 15 games dating back to 2008.

The Detroit Pistons were a little more than nine minutes from ending the longest postseason losing streak in NBA history, playing with poise for three quarters.

Jalen Brunson overcame a slow start to score 34 points as the New York Knicks dominated the fourth quarter in a 123-112 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Saturday.