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DETROIT — Cade Cunningham recorded 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 121-90 on Monday night. This was the teams’ first matchup since the Knicks eliminated Detroit 116-113 in Game 6 of last season’s first-round playoff series, ending the Pistons’ NBA-record 15-game postseason losing streak. Javonte Green contributed 17 points, while Jaden Ivey added 16, helping the Pistons outscore the Knicks 52-34 in the paint and secure a 44-30 adv

Charlotte, N.C.  — Bobby Portis scored 25 points off the bench, making 8 of 12 shots, while Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 24 points and seven assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Charlotte Hornets 123-113 on Monday night. The victory marked Milwaukee’s first consecutive wins since late October. Myles Turner added 23 points, and Kevin Porter Jr. recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists. The Bucks’ last back-to-back victories came on October 28 and 3