Julius Randle is still the cover man of the Knicks who with the victory over the Pistons return to over 50% of the record (17 won, 16 lost) for the first time since the 2012-13 season and climb the rankings in the East, reaching 4th place. The former Kentucky scores 17 of his 25 points in the second half but is not alone: RJ Barrett adds 21, Derrick Rose (formerly) starts in the quintet and closes with 14 and 5 assists in a 50/50/80 evening shooting for the team of coach Thibodeau (13/26 the performance of the Knicks from three points).