New York Knicks All-Star Could Miss Matchup Against Detroit Pistons

On December 10, 2024By Littum

The New York Knicks dealt with an injury scare this week that occurred for their All-Star guard, Jalen Brunson. According to the team’s injury report, Brunson currently has a lower back contusion.

Fortunately for New York, blowout scenarios they’re on the right side of have helped them limit Brunson’s minutes recently. Over the past three games, Brunson has averaged less than 27 minutes on the court.

For Saturday’s game against the Pistons, he could get the night off, as Brunson is doubtful to play.

The Knicks are listing Jalen Brunson as questionable for tomorrow’s game against DET with a lower back contusion. Cam Payne is questionable with a left elbow effusion.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) 6 December 2024

Earlier this year, Brunson was a key piece in New York’s blowout win over the Pistons. Brunson checked in for 30 minutes and scored 36 points on 63 percent shooting from the field. Once again, Brunson gets off to a red-hot start to the year.

In 22 games, Brunson is averaging 25 points, three rebounds and eight assists. He attempts six threes per game, knocking down long-range shots at a 43 percent clip.

So far, Brunson has yet to miss a game for New York. Since the Knicks had Friday off, the extra day of rest might have given him a chance to feel more ready for the game. If not, the Pistons could have a good opportunity ahead of them as they face a challenging Knicks team.

Cam Payne Doubtful Vs. stamps

New York veteran guard Cam Payne has missed scattered games this season. Earlier in the year, Payne was sidelined from November 4th to 10th, missing four games. His absence came after the Knicks dominated the Pistons last month.

The reserve sharpshooter returned to the Knicks’ lineup on November 12 and played in the next 12 games. He’s averaged 19 minutes off the bench, hitting nearly 50 percent of his threes and taking four attempts per game. match.

The Cam Payne Experience pic.twitter.com/AeFfkc7UJC

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) 2 December 2024

Payne has been a nice spark off the bench for New York, producing nine points and three assists per game. When the Knicks hosted the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, Payne took the night off. He was coming off an 18-minute performance against the Orlando Magic.

Currently, Payne’s status for Saturday is up in the air.