Producer note: This podcast was recorded 1/4/26 Bryce and Omari welcome back senior writer for The Athletic and friend of the pod James Edwards III. The trio explore the potential rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. They also break down where the two franchises rank in the Eastern conference.&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow Omari on X/Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a> Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2954035001/omari-sankofa-ii/">freep.com</a> Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a> Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">substack</a> Pick up&nbsp; "The Pistons Pulse" <a href="https://usatodaystore.com/local-journalism/detroit-free-press/pistons-pulse/">merch here!</a>

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The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce&rsquo;s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.&nbsp;