The New York Knicks needed a win badly. They had a golden opportunity on Tuesday night, up against a Detroit Pistons squad with the worst record in the league. But these Knicks have gotten waxed by bad teams before. Would a shorthanded squad of ‘Bockers rise to occasion?
Yes, they would. It wasn’t pretty, but the Knicks handled their business on their home court, snapping a five-game home losing streak with a 105-91 victory.
The game ball goes to one of the few youngsters left. Mitchell Robinson’s play has been inconsistent — often downright cruddy — at times this season.