Pistons Embarrass Knicks 121–90, Drop ‘Bing Bong’ Troll After Rout
A routine regular-season meeting quickly turned into a loud message as the Detroit Pistons steamrolled the New York Knicks 121–90 on Monday night, delivering one of the most one-sided wins in the rivalry in recent years. From the opening stretch, Detroit controlled the pace, exposed New York’s offensive issues, and left no doubt about who owned the floor.
The Pistons were led by Cade Cunningham, who put together a commanding performance with 29 points and 13 assists, slicing through the Knicks’ defense and keeping Detroit’s offense in rhythm. The 31-point margin ranked among Detroit’s largest regular-season wins over New York and pushed the Knicks down to just 90 points — their lowest output since March 2024. The defeat also marked New York’s fourth straight loss, adding pressure to a struggling stretch.
Detroit didn’t stop at the final buzzer. Shortly after the game, the Pistons leaned into the moment on social media, posting a graphic styled like New York City subway tiles with the caption “Bing Bong” — a phrase long associated with Knicks fandom. The jab carried extra weight given recent history, as New York had eliminated Detroit in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Monday’s blowout felt like a pointed regular-season response.
For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson scored 25 points, but he received little help as Detroit’s defense consistently disrupted ball movement and shot creation. New York struggled to generate easy looks and never found a rhythm against Detroit’s pressure and depth.
With the win, Detroit improved to 27–9 and moved into first place in the Eastern Conference, continuing what has been a statement season. The two teams will meet again on February 6, giving the Knicks a chance to answer back — and the Pistons another opportunity to reinforce their growing dominance.
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