PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons, ranked first in forcing turnovers and second in defensive rating, will look to stifle a New York Knicks offense that ranks third in efficiency shooting and fourth in three-point defense. Detroit sits atop the Eastern Conference at 37-13, while New York trails at 33-18 , setting up a clash between the league's most imposing defensive force and one of its most potent scoring attacks. The Pistons excel at limiting rim attacks while the Knicks struggle with frequency there, ranking 26th in attacking the rim , which could limit New York's ability to generate second-chance opportunities. Detroit has become the most physically imposing team in the conference under coach J.B. Bickerstaff, powered by MVP candidate Cade Cunningham and an elite defensive identity that doesn't just win but overwhelms. The Knicks' aggressive three-point volume allowed on defense ranks 27th in the league, while the Pistons' high frequency of attacking the rim and post-ups ranks second and fourth respectively. With Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson both game-time decisions, New York enters thin up front and leaning heavily on execution and discipline, with Jalen Brunson serving as the stabilizer who controls tempo and manufactures crucial offense. The Knicks arrive riding an eight-game winning streak, with Brunson leading the way with 42 points in their latest double-overtime victory over Denver. The home-court advantage could prove decisive, with Detroit posting a 20-5 home record compared to New York's struggling 11-12 road performance.