Pistons' Isaiah Stewart Likely Out for Game 6 vs. Knicks

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart will miss his fifth consecutive game due to right knee inflammation, remaining sidelined for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Knicks. Though Stewart participated in the team's shootaround for the first time since his Game 1 injury, he was ultimately downgraded from questionable to out. The Pistons have struggled to compensate for Stewart's defensive presence, with Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns taking advantage in his absence. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff acknowledged the loss of Stewart's defensive versatility and spirit, while also crediting players like Paul Reed for stepping up. Detroit, trailing 3-2 in the series, will need to win Game 6 at home to force a deciding Game 7 and give Stewart another chance to return this postseason.