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Detroit Pistons dismantle the New York Knicks with a suffocating defensive display—are Cade Cunningham and company now the clear favorites in the Eastern Conference? Ku Khahil dissects the Pistons’ 118-80 rout, celebrating Ausar Thompson’s elite defense on Jalen Brunson and Daniss Jenkins’ explosive performance off the bench. With the Knicks boasting major talent but folding under Detroit’s physicality, questions loom about New York’s playoff resilience against this relentless squad.

Key storylines include the Pistons’ historic defensive stats, the implications of Dennis Jenkins securing a two-year NBA contract, and the strategic roster moves involving Dario Saric. Ku Khahil explores which teams—between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers—pose the greatest Eastern Conference threat, breaking down Boston’s potent offense and Cleveland’s new-look lineup with James Harden. Can Detroit maintain dominance, or will rivals find a way to crack the Pistons’ code?

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