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So is it safe to say that Allen Iverson was not really the answer in Motown? (AP Images)

The Detroit Pistons go for their sixth win in seven games since Richard Hamilton returned to the starting lineup tonight when they host the New York Knicks, losers of 11 of 12 at the Palace.

Hamilton is averaging 24.7 points and 6.7 assists in that stretch, during which Detroit has two wins over Orlando and one apiece over Boston and Denver.

The Pistons can continue their surge by extending their dominance of the Knicks in Detroit. Since the start of the 2002-03 season, New York is 1-11 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The home team has won each of the first two meetings between the Knicks and Pistons this season.

The Pistons hope to have Rasheed Wallace back for this game. Detroit's starting center left Monday's win in the first quarter with a left calf strain and didn't return. For the best NBA picks check out the Bodog Sportsbook.