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NBA 2020/21 season action continues with a matchup between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons at the Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night.
The Knicks are enduring a poor run of form and have subsequently slipped to the 7th spot on the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons, on the other hand, are stuck at the bottom of the table with a poor 14-34 record.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
New York Knicks
Head coach Tom Thibodeau will have a complete roster at his disposal with the exception of Mitchell Robinson, who is sidelined for the 2020/21 season following a foot injury.
Detroit Pistons
Small forward Rodney McGruder has been ruled out with an elbow injury, while Hamidou Diallo is set to be rested for Saturday's game. Jahlil Okafor will be unavailable because of a knee problem and is targeting a mid-April return.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Predicted Lineups
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks will start the game with a backcourt of Elfrid Payton and Reggie Bullock.
Canadian star RJ Barrett will start at the small forward position. He has looked in good touch this season, averaging 17 points and 6 assists per game.
Julius Randle, who elected to be a part of the All-Star team this year, will play at power forward and Nerlens Noel will take up the center position.
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Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are severely undermanned at the point guard position, which means that youngster Saben Lee will get another start. Frank Jackson will start at the 2 guard, and Saddiq Bey will take up his usual position at the 3.
Jerami Grant, who was unlucky to miss out on an All-Star berth despite putting up 22 points and 5 rebounds per match, will start at power forward. Mason Plumlee will retain his place as the starting center of the team.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Predicted Starting 5s
New York Knicks
Point Guard - Elfrid Payton, Shooting Guard - Reggie Bullock, Small Forward - RJ Barrett, Power Forward - Julius Randle, Center - Nerlens Noel
Detroit Pistons
Point Guard - Saben Lee, Shooting Guard - Frank Jackson, Small Forward - Saddiq Bey, Power Forward - Jerami Grant, Center - Mason Plumlee
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