The New York Knicks (2-2) got back on track with a great away win against Miami on Wednesday.

All-Star center Karl Anthony-Towns scored 44 points and 13 rebounds to help the Knicks win.

The Knicks’ second game on their four-game road trip is Friday against the Detroit Pistons, who only have an overall record of 1-4 but were able to secure a road win against Philly.

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(7 p.m. ET, MSG)

As a Knicks fan, there’s a lot to feel good about.

After an opening night road loss to the Celtics – who tied the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a game – the Knicks won two of their next three games.

Despite the recent acquisitions of Anthony-Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks have quickly established themselves on offense and boast the NBA’s third-highest offensive rating and second-highest effective field goal percentage.

New York has already faced the defending champions and an undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers team, which says something about its defensive abilities.

The Knicks now turn their attention to Detroit, which has played better than its record suggests.

Detroit has dominated the glass in the first few games (third in overall rebound percentage) and shot the ball reasonably well (18th in true shooting percentage).

The Pistons’ defense also appears to have improved significantly compared to previous seasons.

They rank 17th among NBA teams in defensive rating, 16th in opponent field goal percentage and 12th in opponent 3-point percentage.

Additionally, Detroit has given its opponents the second-fewest second-chance points in the league, which is essential to staying in games.

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Knicks vs. Pistons picks

I like that the Pistons are keeping this game competitive at home.

While they probably won’t win against one of the best teams in the NBA, they have significantly more offensive talent than in previous years, including a healthy Cade Cunningham, a much-improved Jaden Ivey and a red-hot Tim Hardaway Jr.

Malik Beasley can also provide some bench shots, and although Tobias Harris struggled on offense, he did a great job breaking down the glass.

Detroit also doesn’t mind playing slow, which is an advantage against an equally slow Knicks team. Unlike other teams, the Pistons (28th in pace) aren’t fazed by New York’s snail pace (30th).

The Knicks should be able to get a road win, but Detroit could make it difficult for them.

Pickaxe: Piston +6.5 (BetMGM)

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