Knicks hunt first win as Pistons visit without injured Duren
Pistons arrive 3-0; Knicks remain winless with Duren absent for weeks.
The Detroit Pistons enter the game undefeated after beating Heat, 76ers and Celtics in their opening three games. New York has lost all three of its games, though each loss came by a small margin, 6, 4 and 9 points.
The Knicks will face the Pistons without centre Jalen Duren, who is sidelined for about two weeks after missing their Philadelphia game. Ausar Thompson is also hobbled by ankle trouble, limiting Detroit's defensive options.
The Pistons have relied on Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 21.3 points and 8 assists per game. The Knicks have shown they can compete but have not managed to finish close games.
- 3-0
- Pistons record
- 0-3
- Knicks record
- 21.3
- Cunningham points per game
- Couple of weeks
- Duren out duration
Why it mattersThe Knicks need a win to avoid falling to 0-4; the Pistons chase a fourth straight victory.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet; Australian NBA fans tracking Cunningham's emergence could draw more interest to the league.
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