Hour 1: Knicks vs Pistons: Cade Cunningham Dominates & NYK Coaching Concerns
Hour 1: Knicks vs Pistons: Cade Cunningham Dominates & NYK Coaching Concerns  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Fri Feb 20 2026
Description: In this fiery segment, we dissect the Knicks' humbling loss to the Detroit Pistons and tackle the million-dollar question: do these regular-season beatdowns actually matter come May? We break down Cade Cunningham's superstar leap, debating whether he has officially surpassed Jalen Brunson as the best player on the floor, while examining the glaring defensive holes left by an injured OG Anunoby. Plus, we dive into Blake Griffin's pointed critique of Karl-Anthony Towns on the Amazon broadcast, Mikal Bridges' concerning, career-low drop in free-throw attempts, and why Mike Brown's stubborn offensive system might be the real culprit behind the scenes. Whether you're ready to boo at Madison Square Garden or preaching patience for the postseason, this breakdown covers every angle of the Knicks' current dysfunction.