Pistons vs Knicks Final Score 97-111: NBA Player Stats and Head-to-Head

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Pistons vs Knicks result (10/27)

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the Knicks beat the Pistons 111-97. It was the teams’ meeting No. 1 this season.

Player and team box-score details for this game are pending and are usually added the day after the game.

The pre-game preview for 10/27 follows, with data as of tip-off.

Pistons vs Knicks (DET vs NYK) is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, tipping off Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM. This preview covers both teams’ records so far this season, their home/road splits and head-to-head results from 2025-26, and what to watch in this game. All data is current as of 2026-10-28 and comes from official box scores via balldontlie.

Records so far this season: Pistons 3-0 (3 games); Knicks 0-3 (3 games). The sample is still small, so the figures below are mainly from the 2025-26 regular season and serve as background only.

Pistons vs Knicks game information

Tip-off (ET)Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Competition2026-27 NBA regular season
AwayDetroit Pistons (DET)
HomeNew York Knicks (NYK)

Pistons vs Knicks: this season’s meetings

The teams have met 1 time in 2026-27: the Pistons have won 0 and the Knicks 1.

DateMatchup (away @ home)Score (away-home)WinnerTop scorers
10/27Pistons @ Knicks97-111KnicksPending

Remaining meetings this season: 2/3 Knicks @ Pistons, 2/17 Knicks @ Pistons, 4/9 Pistons @ Knicks.

Pistons vs Knicks: season stats compared

Records and scoring come from balldontlie; shooting, rebounding and other box-score details come from ESPN (compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR). Shooting percentages are total makes divided by total attempts.

PistonsKnicks
Record3-00-3
Points per game118.3101.7
Opp. points per game105.7108.0
Field-goal %47.3%40.8%
3-point %42.0%32.4%
3-pointers made per game15.712.0
Rebounds per game52.047.3
Assists per game28.724.7
Turnovers per game18.016.3
Box-score sample3 games3 games

Pistons and Knicks: leading scorers lately

The Pistons’ top five scorers over their last 3 games (games played only):

PlayerGPPTSREBAST
Cade Cunningham321.34.78.0
Duncan Robinson319.72.02.3
John Collins315.07.70.7
Jalen Duren213.07.52.0
Daniss Jenkins312.05.04.7

The Knicks’ top five scorers over their last 3 games (games played only):

PlayerGPPTSREBAST
Jalen Brunson322.73.33.7
Karl-Anthony Towns321.012.02.7
OG Anunoby317.36.03.3
Josh Hart312.39.03.3
Miles McBride38.01.31.0

Detroit Pistons: 2025-26 regular season in review

The Pistons played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 60-22, scoring 117.8 points per game and allowing 109.6, for a net of 8.2. Combined scoring in their games averaged 227.4 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.

2025-26 regular seasonGamesRecordPPGOpp PPG
Full season8260-22117.8109.6
Home4132-9118.7108.2
Road4128-13116.8111.0
Final 10 games108-2119.9108.1

They recorded 32-9 at home and 28-13 on the road, averaging 1.9 more points per game at home. Pistons is the visiting team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 7-7 across 14 games, averaging 104.9 points and allowing 103.3. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.

New York Knicks: 2025-26 regular season in review

The Knicks played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 54-28, scoring 116.8 points per game and allowing 110.2, for a net of 6.6. Combined scoring in their games averaged 227.0 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.

2025-26 regular seasonGamesRecordPPGOpp PPG
Full season8254-28116.8110.2
Home4031-9119.7109.0
Road4223-19114.0111.2
Final 10 games107-3116.1108.6

They recorded 31-9 at home and 23-19 on the road, averaging 5.7 more points per game at home. Knicks is the home team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 16-3 across 19 games, averaging 115.8 points and allowing 100.9. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.

Pistons vs Knicks head-to-head last season

The two teams met 3 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Pistons won 3 and Knicks won 0.

DateHomeAwayScore (home-away)Winner
2026-02-19KnicksPistons111-126Pistons
2026-02-06PistonsKnicks118-80Pistons
2026-01-05PistonsKnicks121-90Pistons

3 games are a limited sample, and both rosters changed in the offseason. This record reflects last season’s matchup results and does not establish that the same pattern will continue this season.

What to watch in this game

  • Tempo gap: combined scoring averaged 227.4 points in Pistons games and 227.0 in Knicks games last season, a gap of 0.4. Which way this one trends is the first readable signal.
  • Fourth quarters: last season Pistons averaged 28.0 points and allowed 26.2 in the fourth; Knicks averaged 28.4 and allowed 25.3.
  • Early-season sample: records this early are a small sample. A game or two can swing on scheduling, injuries and rotation changes, so judge each team alongside last season’s numbers and the games still to come.
  • Injuries and starters: this preview does not speculate on player availability or projected lineups. Consult the official NBA injury report before tip-off.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Pistons vs Knicks?

The Knicks beat the Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

How did these two teams fare against each other last season?

They met 3 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Pistons won 3, Knicks won 0. Scores: 111-126, 118-80, 121-90. That is a 3-game sample and both rosters changed over the summer, so treat it as background only.

Can last season’s numbers predict this game?

Only to a limited extent. Last season’s numbers reflect last season’s rosters. After summer trades, signings and draft picks, both teams need to be reassessed as this season’s games come in.

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Data current as of 2026-10-28. Scores and schedule from balldontlie; team box scores and player stats from ESPN, compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR. Advanced metrics, injury reports and starting lineups are not included. This article is a data summary and does not constitute betting advice. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.

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