The Detroit Pistons are all set to go head to head against New York Knicks on Thursday, April 24 at the Little Caesars Arena. All eyes would be on star player Isaiah Stewart, whether he starts against the Knicks or not.
Will Isaiah Stewart play against New York Knicks?
The 23-year-old center's availability for the clash against the Knicks remains uncertain as he is listed on the team's injury report as questionable. He is recovering from a right knee injury. Stewart was already sidelined for the Game 2 as he was dealing with the same issue, but his absence didn't prevent Pistons from seizing a home-court advantage.
The Detroit Pistons delivered an impressive performance against the Knicks at the Madison Square Garden as they went on to level the seven games series (1-1).
Stewart's presence in the paint and the his physical abilities are crucial game plan for the Pistons. The head coach J.B. Bickerstaff previously mentioned that Isaiah Stewart will be a game time decision for the foreseeable future and the rest of the roster should step up whenever the star player is unavailable.
He was phenomenal last night, the Pistons coach said a day after Game 1. His effort, how he protected the rim, the energy that he brought, how his teammates fed off of his injury was huge.
When he’s not on the floor for us, we all have to bring that. We have to find a way because we can’t just lean on him all the time or expect it to just be him. We have to play with that same ferociousness and that effort that he does.
Isaiah Stewart only played for 19 minutes in Game 1 and was able to register just two points on the board. He shot 1 of 2 from the floor while notching up five rebounds, one assist and two blocks.
When and where to watch Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks clash?
The tip-off time for the Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks clash is 7:00 pm EST. The live broadcast of Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks clash will be available on TNT, FDSDET and MSG. The fan can enjoy live streaming of Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks clash on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.