The New York Knicks are gearing up to face the Detroit Pistons on Monday in Manhattan. Coming off a dominant 140-106 victory against Milwaukee, where everything went right, the Knicks are feeling confident. Jalen Brunson had an incredible performance, scoring 44 points, grabbing five rebounds, and dishing out six assists.
However, it wasn’t all good news for Brunson, who had to leave the game in the fourth quarter with a right shoulder injury. Since then, Knicks fans have been wondering: Will Jalen Brunson be ready to play against the Pistons tonight? At this point, the answer is still unclear.
The 28-year-old is listed on New York’s injury report as day-to-day, meaning his availability will be a game-time decision. Head coach Tom Thibodeau gave some insight into Brunson’s injury, calling it a “shoulder stinger.” Brunson himself mentioned he would need to check in with the doctors before confirming whether he can play, so it remains to be seen.
Beyond Brunson, the Knicks have a couple of other key players on the injury list. Center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, though he’s been cleared for full practice and should return soon. Additionally, Kevin McCullar Jr. will also miss the game due to a knee injury.
On the other side, the Pistons are in great form, having won 8 of their last 10 games. They’ll present a tough challenge for the Knicks tonight, but New York is expected to be at full strength for the matchup. Let’s take a closer look at the Knicks’ injury report as they prepare for this big game.
Knicks’ Predicted Starting Five
Jalen Brunson’s status will play a crucial role in the Knicks’ lineup tonight. As New York’s leading scorer, averaging 25.5 points per game, and their top playmaker with 7.5 assists per game, his availability is key. Another standout player for the Knicks is their new center, Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been excellent this season, averaging 25.4 points and 14 rebounds per game.
Here’s the Knicks’ predicted starting five:
| Positions | Starters |
| PG | Jalen Brunson (probable) |
| SG | Mikal Bridges |
| SF | Josh Hart |
| PF | OG Anunoby |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
Despite the season series being tied 1-1, the Knicks have the advantage of playing at home at Madison Square Garden. That said, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons had an impressive performance the last time they visited New York. With both teams being equally capable, it could be anyone’s game tonight. We’ll have to wait and see what happens when the ball tips off!
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