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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report April 21, 2025 – Major Update on Isaiah Stewart as Pistons Look to Bounce Back in Game 2

Isaiah Stewart left the game in the 4th quarter due to a knee injury.

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The New York Knicks will host the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the first-round best-of-7 series. The Pistons would look to bounce back after a 123-112 defeat in the opener of the playoff series on Saturday. The Knicks and the Pistons have played 16 games in the playoffs, with 8 wins each for both teams.

The Pistons won the regular-season series 3-1 against the Knicks, but they are one game behind in the series. Detroit is playing its first playoff series since 2018-19 and couldn’t handle the pressure in Game 1. The Pistons lost the game in the fourth quarter after taking a six-point lead. Isaiah Stewart’s injury also played a big role in it.

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On the flip side, New York snapped their three-game losing streak against Detroit on Saturday and would look to take a crucial 2-0 lead before heading to a road game on Thursday. The Knicks outscored the Pistons 40-21 in the final period to seal the game. With healthy roster, they look strong side on Monday.

Let’s figure out both teams’ injury report for Game 2 on Monday and its impact on their overall performance.

Knicks vs. Pistons Injury Report

Time: Monday, Apr. 21 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York
Local TV: TNT, Try TV, Max | Live Stream: fubo

New York Knicks Injury Report

None

The New York Knicks have a clean injury report for Monday’s matchup. Ariel Hukporti’s status has been upgraded after being questionable on Saturday. He wasn’t part of Game 1 but might be considered for this matchup.

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Detroit Pistons Injury Report

Isaiah Stewart: Questionable
Jaden Ivey: Out

The Detroit Pistons have listed two players on the injury report. Isaiah Stewart is listed as questionable due to a knee injury. He played for 19 minutes off the bench before leaving the game in the 4th quarter.

#Pistons' injury report vs. Knicks Game 2:

Isaiah Stewart (Right Knee;
Inflammation, questionable)

Jaden Ivey (Left fibula fracture, out)
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) April 20, 2025

Jaden Ivey has already been ruled out for the Pistons due to a recovery from a broken left fibula. His status will be updated in another two weeks.

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