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Expect a lot of scoring and not a lot of defense in this exciting matchup. Let's look at a complete preview. Where: Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MichiganWhen: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p. m. Watch: MSGListen: 1050 AM for Knicks, 950 AM for PistonsLive Stream: NBA League PassSpread (according to VegasInsider. com): Knicks -4Key InjuriesKnicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Jared Jeffries are questionable for Saturday's game with a groin and calf injury, respectively. Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey is doubtful for Saturday's game with a groin injury.
His shooting range is very good and he has enough quickness needed to blow by defenders and get to the basket. Shumpert also adds versatility to the Knicks lineup with his ability to play both point and shooting guard. Watch Shumpert on Saturday and pay close attention to the scoring boost he gives the team.
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread InfoRob Carr/Getty ImagesThe New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons will be looking to get their season's going in the right direction on Saturday night after both teams have started the season in disappointing fashion. The Knicks are second to last in the Atlantic division and the Detroit Pistons are at the bottom of the Central division. Detroit scores the fewest points per game in the league at 84. 9, and are the fourth worst rebounding team in the NBA. New York is third to last in rebounding and are also having trouble on defense as they are allowing the third most points per game in basketball.
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Pistons coach Lawrence Frank recently talked about his communication with his players. "Confrontation is healthy, " Frank said this week. "Confrontation isn't always negative. You can confront something that's positive as well. I think you just need to address it. That's my personality. Put it out there, say it as it is and go from there. "Player to watch for Knicks: Iman ShumpertRookie guard Iman Shumpert is making the case to start in Mike D'Antoni's lineup as the young player brings an offensive spark to the team when he's on the floor.
What's at stake? For the Knicks they need to start developing a better team chemistry. Tyson Chandler still does not look comfortable with the Knicks in their offense, and he has to get it going or the team will really suffer defensively. The Pistons really have to turn things around quickly if they want to get out of the cellar in the Central division. They need to find some scoring badly, but with Rodney Stuckey doubtful there will have to be another guard that steps up and performs. What They're SayingAfter beating the Washington Wizards this week, Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni wasn't satisfied, saying via ESPN:"We're a long ways from being any good, but we have the spirit and we are fighting, " coach Mike D'Antoni said.
Player to watch for the Pistons: Ben GordonGregory Shamus/Getty ImagesVeteran shooting guard Ben Gordon has been a major disappointment since signing a free agent contract with the Detroit Pistons in the summer of 2009. Gordon currently leads the team in scoring with just 16. 2 points per game, and needs to give the team more offensively for the Pistons to climb out of last place. Key Matchup: Tyson Chandler vs.
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