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Detroit Pistons’ Dwane Casey: We knew we needed everyone vs. Raptors
Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey speaks to the media after the 129-105 win over the Raptors on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
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Detroit Pistons (10-25) vs. New York Knicks (18-18)
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City.
TV: Fox Sports Detroit-Plus.
Radio: WOMC-FM 104.3 (Pistons radio affiliates).
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Game notes: The Knicks and Pistons meet for the second time this week; New York beat Detroit, 109-90, on Sunday in Michigan. … The Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday behind triple-doubles from Mason Plumlee and Dennis Smith Jr., who has steadily improved since being traded from the Knicks. … The Knicks lost their last game vs. the San Antonio Spurs but are 7-4 since acquiring Derrick Rose. …
Josh Jackson (illness) and Jerami Grant (left quad) are both out for the second straight game. For the Knicks, Rose (health and safety protocols) is out. … This is the finale of the season’s first half; the Pistons’ second-half schedule features a home-heavy finish.
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