The New York Knicks, fresh off a commanding victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, are gearing up to face the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. However, the Knicks may be without key player Jalen Brunson, who is listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Considering the team's recent schedule, Brunson could benefit from rest after a stellar performance against the Bucks, where he scored 44 points in just 29 minutes.

This season has seen Brunson shine with averages of 15 points, eight assists, and three rebounds in 38 games. His only absence came during a New Year’s Day game against the Utah Jazz. Previously, in two encounters with the Pistons, Brunson has been a standout, scoring 36 points in their November meeting, although the Knicks later fell to the Pistons in December despite his double-double performance.