Pistons hoping to keep season going
There is nothing left to say. The Detroit Pistons are going up against the New York Knicks , facing elimination and the end to a special season. They will once again have to do it without key reserve Isaiah Stewart, who is missing his fourth consecutive game with knee inflammation.
The Knicks have outexecuted the Pistons, especially late, but Detroit has been in every game in the series despite finding themselves down 3-1. The New York stars are simply delivering as advertised when they are needed most. Karl-Anthony Towns is hitting difficult shots inside and connecting from the perimeter. Jalen Brunson is effectively slicing through Detroit defenders and finishing like a superstar within 10 feet. The Pistons need a similar star performance from Cade Cunningham and contributions up and down the roster if they want to keep their season going.
Game Vitals
When: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Watch: TNT, TruTV, MAX, Bally Sports Detroit
Odds: Pistons +5.5
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (1-3)
Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
New York Knicks (3-1)
Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns