Mar 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN Analysts, Magic Johnson and Stephen A. Smith talk before the game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers won 124-116. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Pistons-Knicks Game 2

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 2:00 AM ET

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks (at Madison Square Garden) by a score of 100-94.

Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 11/21 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 42 minutes of playing time.

Via ESPN's SportsCenter: "PISTONS SNAP THEIR 15-GAME PLAYOFF LOSING STREAK

IT WAS THE LONGEST SUCH STREAK IN NBA HISTORY AND THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF WIN SINCE 2008"

PISTONS SNAP THEIR 15-GAME PLAYOFF LOSING STREAK ‼️

IT WAS THE LONGEST SUCH STREAK IN NBA HISTORY AND THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF WIN SINCE 2008 pic.twitter.com/zxxmdQHW86
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 22, 2025

After the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson made a post to X that had over 2,500 likes and 130,000 impressions in three hours.

Johnson wrote: "Pistons guard Cade Cunningham showed America he’s a superstar in the making scoring 33 points tonight in their win over the New York Knicks! Dennis Schroeder scored 20 points and hit the biggest shot of the game to break the tie that helped the Pistons pull it out in the stretch 100-94. This Pistons vs. Knicks Series is great to watch!"

Pistons guard Cade Cunningham showed America he’s a superstar in the making scoring 33 points tonight in their win over the New York Knicks! Dennis Schroeder scored 20 points and hit the biggest shot of the game to break the tie that helped the Pistons pull it out in the stretch…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 22, 2025