The New York Knicks (50-29) aim to secure the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference against the Detroit Pistons (43-36) this Thursday. After a two-game winning streak was cut short by a recent overtime defeat against Boston, the Knicks hold a crucial two-game lead over Indiana, with three games left in the season.

Detroit, on the other hand, has struggled recently, losing four of five games, including a 127-117 loss to Sacramento. This matchup has implications beyond regular season standings, as they are likely to meet in the playoffs.

Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET, with the Pistons favored by 3.5 points and an over/under of 228.5 points.

In terms of recent performances:

• The Pistons snapped a 16-game losing streak to New York earlier this season. Cade Cunningham is averaging 29.0 points against the Knicks this season.
• The Knicks, however, came off a strong weekend and seek to regain dominance over their historical rivals.

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