This is why you pay OG Anunoby and trade for Mikal Bridges — even if the cost of doing business is steep. Because when the New York Knicks need stops, they call on the wings. Detroit

Detroit defeated the New York Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 on Tuesday to stay alive in the Eastern Conference first round series. The victory means New York now holds a 3-2series lead and would need a win in Detroit on Thursday to close out.

Game 6 between the Knicks and Pistons on Thursday night is expected to be another close one, with Detroit listed as 1.5-point favorites at Little Caesars Arena