
The New York Knicks will return to the court on Thursday when they host the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
The Knicks traded wins and losses going into the All-Star break, but entered the break with a 138-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. They have won ten of their last 12 games. They are third in the Eastern Conference at 35-20.
The Pistons won three straight going into the break, besting the Toronto Raptors 113-95 in their last contest. They have won six of their last seven. They sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 40-13 record.
This is the third and final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Pistons are 2-0 with a 121-90 victory on January 5 and a 118-80 victory on February 6.
The Knicks should welcome back starter OG Anunoby as he is listed as PROBABLE with a right toe toenail avulsion. He has been sidelined since February 4, missing the last four games before the break.
Anunoby has been a key piece to the Knicks' success this season with his two-way play. He's averaging 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting 37% from three in 41 games.
Miles McBride remains OUT after undergoing core muscle surgery for a pelvic injury. McBride is expected to be out until at least the playoffs.
Pacome Dadiet, Kevin McCullar Jr, Trey Jemison III, and Dillon Jones are QUESTIONABLE on G-League assignment.
Newly signed Jeremy Sochan is not on the injury report, indicating he is available to suit up and make his debut for the team.
The Knicks will be without starter and All-Star Jalen Duren as he is OUT due to league suspension. Duren was suspended for two games for his role in an altercation with Moussa Diabate of the Charlotte Hornets on February 9.
This is the second game of his suspension.
Duren is averaging 17.7 points and 10.4 rebounds in 44 games this season.
Isaiah Stewart is also OUT due to suspension. He was hit with a seven game suspension for his role in the altercation. Stewart came off the bench in an aggressive manner, charging at Charlotte's Miles Bridges. He is a repeat offender. This is also his second game of the suspension.
Stewart is averaging ten points, 5.1 rebounds, and a career high 1.7 blocks in 48 games this season.
Bobi Klintman and Wendell Moore Jr are both OUT on G-League deals.