Pistons vs Knicks
Mon, Jan 5
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(26 - 9)
121
-
90
Knicks
Knicks
(23 - 12)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 30 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
| Knicks | 29 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 90 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
29
3
13
Jalen Brunson
NYK | #11 | G
25
3
0
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Knicks are poised to snap their losing streak by capitalizing on a significant rest advantage and the interior mismatch created by Jalen Duren's absence.
Key Analysis
- • Detroit is playing on the second leg of a back-to-back after a win in Cleveland, giving New York a crucial rest advantage.
- • The absence of starting center Jalen Duren (ankle) leaves the Pistons vulnerable in the paint against Karl-Anthony Towns, who averages 11.8 rebounds.
- • New York holds a massive perimeter advantage, ranking 3rd in the NBA in made three-pointers compared to Detroit's 27th rank.
- • Detroit's defense allows 14.6 three-pointers per game, a weakness that aligns perfectly with New York's offensive strength.
- • The Knicks are highly motivated to break a three-game slide, while Detroit is missing two starters including Tobias Harris.
- • Cade Cunningham faces elite wing defenders in OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges without his primary screen-setter available.
