~ And on a two game winning streak.

~ Have won 3 of 4.

~ Looking for back to back to back wins (x3) which would make it 4 wins out of our previous 5 games (4-1).

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Detroit (5-27) .

• 3 game losing streak (Knicks 105-91, Heat 115-112 and Spurs 144-109).

• Only 1-17 during their previous 18 games.

The Pistons will remain shorthanded, as Kelly Olynyk (knee), Cory Joseph (COVID-19), Jerami Grant (thumb), Trey Lyles (COVID-19), Josh Jackson (COVID-19), Saben Lee (COVID-19), Isaiah Stewart (COVID-19) and Killian Hayes (COVID-19), are expected to be sidelined.

Cade Cunningham (COVID-19), is listed as questionable for action

And good, because it wasn't long ago where our Knicks were forced to play without the likes of R.J, Obi, IQ, Grimes (and still without both Deuce and Nerlens and also without Derrick Rose due to injury).

Our Knicks are deep, and much deeper in younger talent than 90% of other teams; which is why we're going to survive these covid protocol games (while a lot of other teams, can't and won't).

NYKMentality wrote:NY get a shot at another depleted team.

The Pistons will remain shorthanded, as Kelly Olynyk (knee), Cory Joseph (COVID-19), Jerami Grant (thumb), Trey Lyles (COVID-19), Josh Jackson (COVID-19), Saben Lee (COVID-19), Isaiah Stewart (COVID-19) and Killian Hayes (COVID-19), are expected to be sidelined.

Cade Cunningham (COVID-19), is listed as questionable for action

And good, because it wasn't long ago where our Knicks were forced to play without the likes of R.J, Obi, IQ, Grimes (and still without both Deuce and Nerlens and also without Derrick Rose due to injury).

Our Knicks are deep, and much deeper in younger talent than 90% of other teams; which is why we're going to survive these covid protocol games (while a lot of other teams, can't and won't).

think this pregame info needs to be updated, is IIQ really out?

INJURIES: Pistons: Cade Cunningham: out (health protocols), Jerami Grant: out (thumb), Isaiah Stewart: out (health protocols), Saben Lee: out (health protocols), Killian Hayes: out (health protocols), Isaiah Livers: out (reconditioning), Kelly Olynyk: out (knee).

Knicks: Immanuel Quickley: out (conditioning), Jericho Sims: out (health and safety protocols), Wayne Selden Jr.: out (health protocols), Nerlens Noel: out (health and safety protocols), Derrick Rose: out (ankle).

NYKMentality wrote:

franco12 wrote:Is this a game we should win? Is it a must win?

Just like last night @ Minnesota, I believe it's a must win game (in terms of gaining momentum and possibly going on a big time run moving forward).

Detroit is absolutely depleted right now.

They are 1-17 during their previous 18 games.

Yes. Imo. This is a must win (regular season game).

If we lose, there's no coming back from it? Still too early, standings too tight to be a "must" win.

We absolutely SHOULD win, but this has all the makings of a trap game...if we come in ****y, we can and probably will lose.

We had been sitting Kemba on back-to-backs before Rose went out. Does he play tonight? Good opportunity to get Deuce minutes at point. Split with Quick. Seems like Grimes has already secured his place in a Rose-less rotation.

MaTT4281 wrote:

NYKMentality wrote:

franco12 wrote:Is this a game we should win? Is it a must win?

Just like last night @ Minnesota, I believe it's a must win game (in terms of gaining momentum and possibly going on a big time run moving forward).

Detroit is absolutely depleted right now.

They are 1-17 during their previous 18 games.

Yes. Imo. This is a must win (regular season game).

If we lose, there's no coming back from it? Still too early, standings too tight to be a "must" win.

We absolutely SHOULD win, but this has all the makings of a trap game...if we come in ****y, we can and probably will lose.

We had been sitting Kemba on back-to-backs before Rose went out. Does he play tonight? Good opportunity to get Deuce minutes at point. Split with Quick. Seems like Grimes has already secured his place in a Rose-less rotation.

Not saying that. But losing to a team that's 1-17 during previous 19 would put us back to 3 games below .500 instead of only 1 (with some mid season momentum moving forward).

These previous two games + our next 14 is our sweet spot of our schedule. Only two teams above .500%.

These previous two games + our next 14 will give us a chance to separate ourselves and make the 5th seed (and get so much closer to the 4th seed of last year).

Yes. I think this is a must win. Because if not? The tank fans are going to trash every single player and coach Thibs too.

Right now we're only two games out from the NBAs 10th best record. Go on a crazy 14 game run and we'll be close to a top 5 NBA record.

franco12 wrote:

MaTT4281 wrote:

NYKMentality wrote:

franco12 wrote:Is this a game we should win? Is it a must win?

Just like last night @ Minnesota, I believe it's a must win game (in terms of gaining momentum and possibly going on a big time run moving forward).

Detroit is absolutely depleted right now.

They are 1-17 during their previous 18 games.

Yes. Imo. This is a must win (regular season game).

If we lose, there's no coming back from it? Still too early, standings too tight to be a "must" win.

We absolutely SHOULD win, but this has all the makings of a trap game...if we come in ****y, we can and probably will lose.

We had been sitting Kemba on back-to-backs before Rose went out. Does he play tonight? Good opportunity to get Deuce minutes at point. Split with Quick. Seems like Grimes has already secured his place in a Rose-less rotation.

What is the desired outcome for this season? Play offs? Then we have to win more of these 'easy' games.

Currently we're 500 against sub 500 teams.

Yes. Playoffs.

Because last year we were 25-27 @ two games below .500 after 52 games.

#NeverForget.

Because postseason basketball is the only way for the likes of Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Mitchell Robinson and everyone else to take their NBA games to the next level.

I really believe the mental struggles of Julius Randle vs. Atlanta was a blessing once we make the postseason this year. Julius Randle will be ready for his playoffs redemption. And he'll have experience and game speed of playoff basketball under his belt. I think he'll play like a madman.

And as long as we have Mitchell Robinson healthy down low? The NBA world will see Mitchell Robinson with a playoff intensity that no one has seen yet. The playoffs is where I want to see Mitchell Robinson.

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MaTT4281 wrote:

martin wrote:

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I withdraw my earlier comments. If Knicks lose tonight, they should be dissolved from the league.

That's what Celt fans said prior to playing the Wolves.

Teams like this are always dangerous. Those guys are all going full speed every play desperate to get a break and stay in the league. I would rather face those guys who are out than a bunch of dudes treating every minute like it could be their last in the league.

Some of the worlds best ballers cant stick in the league. None of these games are easy.

MaTT4281 wrote:

martin wrote:

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I withdraw my earlier comments. If Knicks lose tonight, they should be dissolved from the league.

Or even worse- forced to Dennis Smith jr next offseason