Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks
April 2025 (Game 2, first-round playoffs)
Detroit defeated New York 100-94 in Game 2, ending their NBA-record 15-game playoff losing streak dating back to 2008.
Cade Cunningham led with 33 points and 12 rebounds. Dennis Schroder hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with under a minute left, and the Pistons held firm despite late pressure from the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
April 2025
Jalen Brunson returned to the Knicks’ lineup after missing 15 games with a right ankle sprain suffered on March 6. Backup guard Miles McBride also made his comeback from a groin injury.
Brunson practiced fully Friday and was cleared after a pregame workout Sunday. His return boosts New York’s playoff push, as the Knicks look to lock in a 50-win season with one more victory.
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Return expected for April 6-7 weekend
Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities and could return to game action this weekend against the Hawks or Suns after recovering from a right ankle sprain suffered on March 6.
Initially expected to miss two weeks, Brunson’s recovery extended due to caution and New York’s playoff position. He’s averaged 26.3 PPG and remains a strong All-NBA and Clutch Player of the Year candidate. He needs four more games to meet the 65-game award threshold.
Carmelo Anthony
10-time NBA All-Star and 3-time Olympic gold medalist. Set to be officially inducted as part of the 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame class.
Anthony has been notified of his Hall of Fame election after a decorated 19-season NBA career and historic international and collegiate achievements.
Drafted in 2003, Anthony became one of the league’s elite scorers with career averages of 22.5 PPG and over 28,000 total points (10th all-time). He won NCAA title honors with Syracuse and became Team USA’s most decorated Olympic basketball player.
P.J. Tucker (New York Knicks)
April 2025
The Knicks plan to sign P.J. Tucker to a two-year contract with a team option for the 2025–26 season after two 10-day deals.
Though he appeared in just one game, Tucker’s leadership, playoff pedigree, and elite corner 3-point shooting (most made in NBA over last 12 seasons) convinced New York to retain him for their postseason run.
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Injury ongoing since March 6; status to be updated in a week
Brunson is recovering from a sprained right ankle and will remain out for at least two more weeks
He’s doing on-court work but has missed eight straight games; Knicks are 3-4 without him and trying to hold the No. 3 seed
Sandro Mamukelashvili, San Antonio Spurs
March 2025
Mamukelashvili erupted for a career-high 34 points in just 19 minutes, making NBA history for the most points scored in a game with under 20 minutes played since 1951-52.
Coming off the bench, he shot an incredible 13-of-14 from the field, including a perfect 7-for-7 from three-point range. The Spurs defeated the Knicks 120-105, and Mamukelashvili’s performance was hyped by friend and rapper Flavor Flav, who celebrated his birthday courtside.
