Preview - NBA - Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks

The Detroit Pistons travel to New York to take on the Knicks. Detroit comes into the game struggling offensively. The Knicks enter the game 11-10, and shooting well behind Marbury and Crawford. Detroit comes in 10-10 on a two game slide struggling to find offense.

Detroit is a defensive oriented team. They pride themselves in hard work basketball, and playing "the right way." Unfortunately, this does not include much scoring as of lately, and leaves them with no room for less than perfect basketball.

Keys to the game:

1. Offense. Detroit must complement it with 95 points or more to win this game.

2. Consistency. There cannot be long periods where the Pistons can’t put the ball in the bucket.

3. Defend the perimeter. Keep the Knicks from scoring on the outside. Make them come inside and challenge the likes of Wallace and Wallace.

4. McDyess must play as if healthy. If McDyess cannot play at a high level, he will hinder this team.

Prediction: Pistons 91, Knicks 98

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-Dan Joseph