The Pistons are trailing the Knicks in their first round matchup, and now one of their big pieces is banged up.
Sources have told SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley that center Isaiah Stewart had to undergo imaging on his right leg following Saturday night’s Game 1 Knicks win at the Garden.
The big man is questionable due to right knee inflammation heading into Game 2.
Stewart was laboring for most of his 19 minutes as he finished with just two points and five rebounds while also picking up five fouls — and he was subbed out at the beginning of New York’s fourth quarter comeback.
The 23-year-old New York product has found himself relegated to more of a reserve role this season, but he’s still served as one of the Pistons’ toughest front-court options, setting the tone off the bench night in and night out.
He averaged 6.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game during the regular season.
Even if Stewart isn’t forced to miss any time, the injury could potentially have an impact on the remainder of the series since he plays such a physical game down in the paint.
