New York Knicks are looking to climb the standings, with a win over an eliminated Detroit Pistons squad, for a better chance in the playoffs. This is the third and the final meeting between these two teams in the elimination round. From their first two meetings, it is not surprising that the Knicks won those two previous meetings against the Pistons. Moreover, when it comes to the standings, the Knicks are at the fourth of the Eastern Conference. The Knicks won 42 matches and lost to 28, but are still hopeful to improve their place in the standings. Meanwhile, the Pistons are at the bottom of the standings, having 12 wins, and 59 losses. However, due to their poor performance, the Pistons are already eliminated in the contest, having no chance to advance. The meeting between these two teams is on March 26, 2024, at 7:30 AM (GMT+8).
New York Knicks
The Knicks are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, a game behind Cleveland. They have a 5-1 record in their last six games and average 105.5 points per game. New York ranks 23rd in the NBA with 111.8 points per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc. They average 13 threes and 17.1 free throws per game and turn the ball over 12.3 times a night. Their 1.79 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks 24th in the league. Donte DiVincenzo scored a team-high 31 points in Saturday’s win. The Knicks’ defense has allowed 107.8 points per game this year, the second-best mark in the NBA. They are shooting 46.8% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range against them. The Knicks have 45.7 rebounds per game and a league-best +5-rebound differential. Julius Randle, the team’s leading rebounder, remains out with a dislocated right shoulder.
Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby, and Julius Randle all remains to be unavailable for this match due to their own injuries.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are in the Eastern Conference basement, losing six consecutive games. Their offense has scored 99.3 points per game, and this season they are averaging 111.4 points per game, 24th in the NBA. They shoot 46.8% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range, with an average of 11.1 threes and 17.2 free throws per night. Their 14.9 turnovers per game are tied for most in the league, and their 1.69 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks 27th overall. Cade Cunningham leads the team with 22.1 points per game and ranks ninth in the NBA with 7.6 assists. Detroit is allowing 120.2 points per game, 26th in the league, and is averaging 6.2 steals and 4.8 blocks per game. Opponents shoot 49% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range against the Pistons. They are 12th in the NBA with 43.9 rebounds per game and have a +1.5-rebound differential.
Pistons have a long list of absentees coming into this match. Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Stanley Umude, Simone Fontecchio, Quentin Grimes, and Taj Gibson are all out here. Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Duren are both questionable here because of their health issues.
Prediction:
New York Knicks
Odds: 0.86
Total Under: 105.5
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