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Knicks Give Isiah Good Night in Detroit

NY halts Pistons' win streak as home team honors all-time greats

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 8, 2008 11:12 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Wilson Chandler scored all of his 19 points in the first half, and the New York Knicks built a huge lead and beat the Detroit Pistons 98-94 in a game that didn't mean much for either team. With a week left in the regular season, the lottery-bound Knicks have as many wins (22) as the east’s second-seeded team has losses.

The night was meaningful, however, for Isiah Thomas, because New York's embattled coach was part of a pregame ceremony that honored the Pistons' all-time team. The Hall of Fame point guard received one of the loudest ovations in the only NBA arena where he's beloved. Many expect Thomas to be fired after the season by new Knick president Donnie Walsh

Former Detroit Piston and New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas addresses the crowd after being introduced as one of the 30 All-Time Pistons during a celebration of their 50th season.
Former Detroit Piston and New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas addresses the crowd after being introduced as one of the 30 All-Time Pistons during a celebration of their 50th season.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler (21) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler (21) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, April 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) goes to the basket past New York Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) goes to the basket past New York Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Pistons forward Amir Johnson, left, and New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson chase a loose ball in the first half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Detroit Pistons forward Amir Johnson, left, and New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson chase a loose ball in the first half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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