Knicks Lose to Pistons with Towns Injured

The New York Knicks suffered a 120-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons, halting their four-game winning streak, while playing without star center Karl-Anthony Towns, who was sidelined due to right knee patellar tendinopathy. Despite strong performances from Jalen Brunson, who scored 31 points, and notable contributions from other players like Malik Beasley and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks struggled with rebounding, losing the battle 43-31. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham's triple-double, capitalized on the Knicks' lack of depth at center, as Jericho Sims started but had a limited impact with only six minutes of play. This marked the second game Towns missed this season, raising concerns about the team's center depth as Mitchell Robinson continues to recover from ankle surgery. Head coach Tom Thibodeau praised Towns' skills and rebounding ability, emphasizing that his return could significantly boost the team’s performance. Injuries also plagued the Knicks, as Cameron Payne was unavailable for the game, highlighting the growing challenges the team faces mid-season.