The Latest Breaking News from Jalen Duren

The rookie did not travel with the team on Sunday, and it’s unknown if he will make it on time for Thursday’s game.

So here’s the bad news first for the Knicks, who won again on the road Sunday: they’ve already used up all their gimme games against the sad-sack Pistons.

PHILADELPHIA — NBA homestands can provide electric and unbeatable situations for some teams.

DETROIT — After back-to-back games of third-quarter collapses, the Pistons looked to conquer those after-halftime-lulls against the Utah Jazz in their final home game before Christmas.

DETROIT — Just when it appeared as if the Pistons were trending toward their second consecutive win, they gave up a 38-point third quarter to the Sacramento Kings to reverse their fortunes.

DETROIT — Jalen Duren is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best rebounders in the NBA.

A showdown between the two teams with the worst records in the NBA occured on Wednesday night, but the offensive firepower on display said otherwise.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Pistons entered Friday’s prime-time matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies as losers of six of the last seven meetings.

Jayson Tatum received the pass in the right corner behind the 3-point line, directly in front of the Pistons' bench, and Detroit’s coaching staff, including former Celtics assistant Jerome Allen, practically begged its players to come help. Bojan Bogdanović eventually made a few steps over, but it was too late…