Pistons Pick on Lowly Knicks

Steve Bell

am800-sports-basketball-pistons-new york-knicks-nba-1.8714715 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Damyean Dotson #21 and Lance Thomas #42 of the New York Knicks guard Zaza Pachulia #27 of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden on February 05, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Damyean Dotson and Lance Thomas of the Knicks guard Zaza Pachulia of the Pistons at Madison Square Garden on February 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images))

Blake Griffin helps lead Detroit past the worst team in the NBA

Blake Griffin dropped in a game-high 29 points as the Detroit Pistons pushed past the New York Knicks 105-92 in the first of a home-and-home at Madison Square Garden.

Andre Drummond added 17 points and pulled down 16 rebounds as Detroit won for the third time in four tries.

The Pistons improved to 24-and-29.

Dennis Smith Jr. scored 25 points to lead the New York charge.

Mitchell Robinson added 13 points and 10 boards for the Knicks, who have lost 14 in-a-row and are an NBA-worst 10-and-43.

The Pistons finish their home-and-home with the Knicks Friday in Detroit.