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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

(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,... Read full story »

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Knicks Give Isiah Good Night in Detroit

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