Jalen Brunson’s Status Ahead of Pistons Game Revealed as Knicks Star Deals With Shoulder Injury

The New York Knicks are set to face the Detroit Pistons on Monday in Manhattan. The Knicks enter this game after a blowout 140-106 win against Milwaukee, where everything that could go right, did! Jalen Brunson was on fire, scoring 44 points, grabbing five assists, and also dishing out six assists.

However, it wasn’t all good news for the Knicks’ point guard, who had to exit the game in the fourth quarter with a right shoulder injury. Since then, every Knicks fan has been asking the same question: Will Jalen Brunson be ready to play tonight against the Pistons? For now, the answer is still up in the air.

The 28-year-old is listed on New York’s injury report and is currently day-to-day, meaning he’ll be a game-time decision for the Knicks. Head coach Tom Thibodeau provided some clarity on Brunson’s injury, describing it as a “shoulder stinger.” Brunson himself mentioned to reporters that he’ll only be able to confirm his availability after consulting with the doctors, so we’ll have to wait and see.

As mentioned, Brunson is the most notable name on the Knicks’ injury report at the moment. In addition to him, center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for this matchup. He’s still not at full speed after suffering an ankle injury, but with full practice clearance, he should be back on the court soon. Lastly, Kevin McCullar Jr. will also be sidelined tonight due to a knee injury.

As for their opponents, the Pistons are in red-hot form, winning 8 of their last 10 games. They’ll present a tough challenge for the Knicks tonight, but New York will be at full strength for this one. Let’s take a look at the Knicks’ injury report as they look to make a statement in this matchup.

Knicks’ predicted starting five for tonight

Jalen Brunson’s availability will be a key factor in how Tom Thibodeau’s team lines up tonight. Brunson has been New York’s top scorer averaging 25.5 points and also their best facilitator dishing out 7.5 assists per game. Another top performer who has been as efficient is their new center, Karl-Anthony Towns. He’s been stellar this season averaging 25.4 points and 14 rebounds per game.

Here’s the Knicks’ predicted lineup:

Overall, despite the season series being tied at 1-1 the Knicks will hold a slight advantage of playing at the Garden. With that being said the Cade Cunningham and Pistons balled out the last time they made a trip to New York. So, it could be anyone’s game with both teams being equally capable of winning. Let’s see what happens as the ball hits the air tonight!