The Detroit Pistons had their backs against the wall heading into Tuesday night's Game 5 matchup against the New York Knicks. Entering the game with a 3-1 deficit in their first-round playoff series,

Following a controversial ending in Game 4 at home, the Detroit Pistons were back in the Empire State to face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Tuesday. The Pistons were fighting for their season.

The Pistons hang on for a 106-103 win over the Knicks in Game 5 to stave off elimination.