Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 13 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The New York Knicks will follow up their statement win against the Milwaukee Bucks with a tricky matchup against a red-hot Detroit Pistons team. Monday's matchup pits the No. 3 team versus the No. 8 teams in the Eastern Conference. With plenty of star talent on display, this should be an entertaining game for fans at at Madison Square Garden.

The Pistons have been outstanding over the last month, winning 10 of their last 13 games since Dec. 13. J.B. Bickerstaff has the offense clicking, while former No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham is developing into one of the league's most complete players under the newly appointed coach.

The addition of Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason to an already loaded Knicks roster places New York firmly in contention for the East. The Dominican-American big man has combined well with guard Jalen Brunson, with both players having All-Star calibre seasons.

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Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. Photo Credit: Imagn

The decision to replace Monty Williams with J.B. Bickerstaff this offseason seems to have paid off for a Detroit Pistons franchise that has struggled over the last five seasons.

Bickerstaff has remained loyal to his starting five, which has been a big reason for Detroit's early season success. Five players in the roster have had 30 or more starts, with Tobias Harris leading the way with 37.

A midseason injury to guard Jaden Ivey has been a setback for the team. Ivey is set to miss a significant portion of the campaign after undergoing surgery on a broken fibula in his left leg. Bickerstaff has opted to go with Malik Beasley or Ausar Thompson as a replacement in his starting group.

Aside from Ivey, Detroit has no major injury concerns, though. The Pistons will likely come out with a starting five of Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren.

G	Cade Cunningham	Marcus Sasser	Daniss Jenkins
G	Jaden Ivey (O)	Malik Beasley	Wendell Moore Jr.
F	Tim Hardaway Jr.	Ausar Thompson	Ronald Holland II
F	Tobias Harris	Simone Fontecchio	Cole Swider	Bobi Klintman
C	Jalen Duren	Isaiah Stewart	Paul Reed	Tolu Smith

Like his counterpart in Detroit, New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has been consistent and rigid with his starters. Only eight New York players have received starts this season, and five of them have 36 or more starts. Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby lead the way with 39 starts followed by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart with 38.

Center Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined due to a an ankle issue. The 7-footer hasn't played this season but is expected to return to practice in January. Forward Kevin McCuller Jr. will also miss Monday's game due to a knee injury. Brunson is a listed as a game-time decision after leaving the Bucks game in the fourth quarter.

Expect the Knicks to go with a starting lineup of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.

G	Jalen Brunson	Cameron Payne	Tyler Kolek
G	Mikal Bridges	Miles McBride	Landry Shamet
F	Josh Hart	Matt Ryan	Kevin McCullar Jr. (O)
F	OG Anunoby	Precious Achiuwa	Jacob Toppin
C	Karl-Anthony Towns	Mitchell Robinson (O)	Jericho Sims	Ariel Hukporti

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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Photo Credit: Imagn

Cade Cunningham has been in sensational form this season. The Detroit Pistons guard is in the midst of his best year in the pros and is recording career-highs in points (24.2), rebounds (6.7), assists (9.5), blocks (0.8), field goal percentage (45.7) and minutes (35.6).

Cunningham leads the roster in points, assists and steals, and ranks second in rebounds. On Saturday, the 23-year-old recorded his seventh triple-double of the season against the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 17 assists.

The New York Knicks will turn to center Karl-Anthony Towns to play a big role as they look to continue their strong run at the Garden. Towns leads the team in points (25.3) rebounds (13.9) and blocks (0.9).

In the Knicks dominant performance against the Bucks on Sunday, Towns finished with a game-high 18 rebounds and chipped in with 30 points, four assists and a steal.