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          Pistons' Malik Beasley trolls Knicks' Mikal Bridges over Game 5 playoff win

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          Pistons fend off Knicks to force Game 6 (2:16)

          The Pistons hang on for a 106-103 win over the Knicks in Game 5 to stave off elimination. (2:16)

          • ESPN.com
          Apr 30, 2025, 12:30 PM ET

          Malik Beasley has got jokes.

          The Detroit Pistons guard was in a celebratory mood after his team staved off elimination in a 106-103 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks. Beasley had 10 points coming off the bench in the victory, and posted "Back to Detroit" with a black heart emoji post-game.

          A fan responded, telling him that Knicks forward Mikal Bridges was going to score 44 on Thursday. Beasley had a clever response.

          Bridges' career high in points is 45, so clearly both marks are within his reach.