In Game 5, the Knicks failed to surpass their team total of 110.5 due to injuries to starters Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, poor free throw shooting, and they aim to improve their offensive urgency and transition play in Game 6.

Anunoby has averaged 2.4 potential assists per game in Round 1 against the Pistons, with an increase to 3.0 in Game 5, and player projections suggest he will record two or more assists in Game 6.

In Game 5, Towns recorded 11 rebounds and 17 points, averaging nine rebounds in the series, down from his season average of 12.8, with Game 6 projections suggesting he could achieve between 10.7 and 14.1 rebounds.

Jalen Duren recorded a double-double in 42 of 83 games this season, averaging 12.6 points and 11.3 rebounds at home and 10.8 points and 9.6 rebounds on the road.

Cade Cunningham averaged a career-high 9.1 assists per game this season, with 9.4 at home and 8.9 on the road.

Jalen Brunson has averaged 29.8 points per game in the playoffs against Detroit, scoring over 30 points in seven of nine matchups during the 2024-25 season.