Following the New York Knicks' 116-107 victory over the Miami Heat, the confidence in Karl-Anthony Towns as a legitimate second option for Jalen Brunson is rather high. On the road against the Detroit Pistons for a Friday night matchup, the Knicks can seize momentum and take advantage of a lesser team.

Although Knicks fans would like another 44 points and 13 rebounds from Towns, a rare fourth-quarter resting period would bode well for the 82-game season. If the Knicks can handle business early, Tom Thibodeau won't require his starters to play deep into the fourth quarter, giving the less-proven players a chunk of minutes.

Furthermore, to prep for the 2024 playoffs or another matchup with the Boston Celtics, perhaps Thibodeau could practice increasing the Knicks' 3-point attempts against the inferior Pistons.

Knicks vs. Pistons Injury Report

New York Knicks

Precious Achiuwa (OUT - left hamstring)Kevin McCullar Jr. (OUT - G League two-way)Mitchell Robinson (OUT - left ankle)Karl-Anthony Towns (QUESTIONABLE - left wrist

Detroit Pistons

Bobi Klintman (OUT - right calf)Cole Swider (OUT - G League two-way)Ausar Thompson (OUT - return to competition reconditioning)Alondes Williams (OUT - G League two-way)

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 PM Eastern Time

WHERE: Little Caesars Arena, (Detroit MI)

TV: MSG, MSG+, NBA League Pass

ODDS: The Knicks are 6.5-point favorites over the Pistons