The playoff rematch between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks won’t quite have the spark we were hoping for. The Pistons’ injury report is littered with important players. Jalen Duren is questionable after playing just 13 minutes in yesterday’s loss to the Washington Wizards due to right knee soreness. Tobias Harris, who missed that game, is now listed as probable. Duncan Robinson also makes an appearance with a left quad contusion. He’s also listed as probable. The Knicks are even worse
off. Karl-Anthony Towns is doubtful with an eye laceration. Miles McBride remains out, and OG Anunoby is questionable with right toe soreness. New addition Jose Alvarado can’t suit up yet.
The Pistons are also playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but perhaps fitting for this team’s personality, Detroit excels on no rest. They are 7-1 this season on the second night of back-to-backs this season. That is the best winning percentage in the NBA.
Game Vitals
When: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Prime Video
Odds: Pistons -5.5
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (37-13)
Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
New York Knicks (33-18)
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson
Question of the Day
Which NBA Trade Deadline addition will have the bigger impact for their team — Kevin Huerter for the Pistons or Jose Alvarado for the Knicks?
