The NBA has announced a surprising decision that will affect the Detroit Pistons’ upcoming game against the New York Knicks in February. Originally scheduled to be a home game for the Pistons, the match has now been relocated to Madison Square Garden, making it a road game for the Pistons instead. In addition to the change in location, the game time has also been shifted from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This adjustment means that all three games between the Pistons and the Knicks this season will now be played on the Knicks’ turf.

The NBA stated that this unusual decision was due to “unique scheduling complications associated with the In-Season Tournament.” While the exact nature of these complications was not elaborated on, it is clear that this change adds another layer of challenge to what has already been a tough season for the Pistons. With a record of 2-28, the team is currently facing the longest losing streak in NBA history. Despite their struggles, the Pistons are determined to turn things around and put an end to their historic losing streak.

In their most recent defeat against the Brooklyn Nets, the Pistons suffered a 118-112 loss. Their upcoming game will be held in Boston, where they will face off against the Celtics. This comes as the Pistons continue to seek a much-needed win to break their losing streak.

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The decision to move the February game against the New York Knicks to Madison Square Garden is not only a logistical change, but it also adds a new layer of challenge for the struggling Detroit Pistons. As the team continues to work towards breaking their losing streak, they will now have to face one more road game against the Knicks on their quest for a much-needed win.