Heading into their playoff series with the Detroit Pistons, the New York Knicks had a clear gameplan, slow down Cade Cunningham at all costs. Following their victory in Game 1, Jalen Brunson took the time to credit one of his teammates for his work on the All-Star guard.

That was the New York Knicks’ game plan versus Cade Cunningham and the young Detroit Pistons. That expected way of playing resulted in 12 Cunningham assists. Malik Beasley, Ausar Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr.

On Sunday, it was revealed that Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham was one of the finalists to be the NBA's Most Improved Player this season. The Pistons need him to be the team's most improved player heading into their Game 2 matchup with the Knicks.