Detroit Pistons game today vs. New York Knicks: Injury report, starting lineups
The Detroit Pistons take to the road and the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, when they meet the New York Knicks on Monday night. It will be the first game of a back-to-back, with Chicago waiting Tuesday.
The Knicks sit fourth in the Eastern Conference despite injuries to two key starters. They are 1-5 in their past six games.
The Pistons and Knicks made a six-player deal Feb. 8 just ahead of the trade deadline, with Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks now in New York, providing scoring off the bench. Quentin Grimes was the key piece sent to Detroit, and played 26 minutes in his Pistons debut Saturday.
Bogdanovic in four games is averaging 14 points and playing 24.5 minutes per game. Burks is scoring 10.8 points in five games across 20.2 minutes on average.
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New York is led by 27-year-old All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who averages 27.6 points and 6.6 assists, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 40.7% on 3-pointers.
Cade Cunningham, 22, continues his efficient play, and is now up to 22.2 points per game and 7.4 assists on the season, shooting 45.3% overall and 34.6% on 3s. Yet he has not been to the foul line in the past two games despite taking 41 shots.
Up next for the Pistons is a visit Tuesday to the Bulls.
Here's what you need to know about today's Pistons vs. Knicks game, TV and streaming info, the injury report and projected starting lineups.
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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks start time today
Matchup: Pistons (8-48) vs. Knicks (34-23).
Date: Monday, Feb. 26.
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Betting line: Knicks by 11½ (how to bet and get sign up bonuses).
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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks TV channel today
TV: Bally Sports Detroit.
Radio: WXYT-FM 97.1 (Pistons radio affiliates).
Streaming: Fubo (free trial).
If you do not have Bally Sports Detroit, you can sign up for Fubo with a free trial to watch the Pistons all season.
Detroit Pistons injury report vs. New York Knicks
For the Pistons, Isaiah Stewart is serving the final game of his three-game suspension via the NBA. Stanley Umude, who just had his contract upgraded to the active roster this week, is out playing in the G League. Marcus Sasser is out for the second straight game with right knee contusion and will be reevaluated in a week.
The Knicks remain without starting forwards Julius Randle (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (elbow) and center Mitchell Robinson (ankle).
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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks starting lineups
Pistons: G Cade Cunningham, G Jaden Ivey, F Ausar Thompson, F Simone Fontecchio, C Jalen Duren.
Knicks: G Jalen Brunson, G Donte DiVincenzo, F Josh Hart, F Precious Achiuwa, C Isaiah Hartenstein.
Detroit Pistons uniform, jersey vs. New York Knicks
The Pistons will sport their traditional away Association Edition white jerseys and shorts, with red and blue trim.
The Knicks will be wearing their Statement Edition uniform, with navy blue jerseys and shorts, and orange trim.
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