The New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons game will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET, Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are currently third in the Eastern Conference with a 25-14 record. After ending a three-game losing streak with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors, they couldn’t carry the momentum forward and lost 101-126 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their most recent game.
Meanwhile, the Pistons are in eighth place in the East with a 20-19 record. They defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-114 in their most recent game. The Knicks and Pistons have already met twice this season. The first game on November 1 ended in a dominant 128-98 victory for the Knicks, extending their streak to 16 consecutive wins over Detroit. However, in their second meeting on December 7, the Pistons broke that streak with a 120-111 win. The two teams have now played 399 regular-season games, with the Knicks holding a 222-177 advantage.
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons: Prediction
The Knicks are putting up 116.6 points per game this season, ranking seventh in the league, while allowing 110.5 points per contest, placing them eighth. They lead the NBA in limiting opponent rebounds, giving up just 40.9 per game, but rank 23rd in their own rebounding efforts with 43.2 per game. From beyond the arc, New York hits 13.0 three-pointers per game (18th in the league) and has a 37.3% shooting percentage, which ranks eighth overall.
The Pistons, on the other hand, are registering 112.1 points per game, sitting 14th in the league, while conceding 113.2 points, ranked 16th defensively. On the boards, Detroit pulls down 44.7 rebounds per game, placing them 12th in the NBA, and they rank fourth in limiting opponent rebounds, allowing only 42.1 per game. Moreover, the Pistons knock down 13.6 three-pointers per game (14th in the league) and have a 36.7% shooting percentage from deep, which ranks 12th overall.
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
New York Knicks
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- PG Jalen Brunson
- SG Mikal Bridges
- SF Josh Hart
- PF OG Anunoby
- C Karl-Anthony Towns
Detroit Pistons
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons: Injuries Update
The Knicks have Miles McBride listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, while Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury. The Pistons, however, will be without Jaden Ivey, who is out with a leg injury.
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