Pistons final score: Jose Calderon's Detroit debut is a double-digit loss in New York

For the third time this season, the Pistons got spanked by the New York Knicks, this one a 14-point loss, 99-85. Jose Calderon scored 15 points and assisted three baskets in his first action as a Piston.

Andre Drummond injury: Pistons rookie leaves game with sore back

Back issues have apparently been an issue with young big man all season.

Pistons at Knicks: Game time, TV schedule, odds and more

Here is your official game thread for tonight's matchup between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks.

Jose Calderon will start

Hearing that @josemcalderon8 will start tonight for #Pistons at Knicks. It's a 7:30 start on FS Detroit.

— Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) February 4, 2013

Andre Drummond tweets message in Spanish for Calderon

mi nuevo hermano jose calderon encontrado quedó habilitado para jugar esta noche @josemcalderon8 @detroitpistons

— Andre Drummond (@DRE_DRUMMOND_) February 4, 2013

Andre Drummond is apparently so excited to have his new teammate, Jose Calderon, in action tonight against the New York Knicks he had to express himself en Español.

According to Google Translate, which Drummond might have used to actually write it in the first place it comes out so clear, is the following: "jose calderon my new found brother was cleared to play tonight @ josemcalderon8 @ detroitpistons"

I know we have a few Spanish speakers at DBB, how did Drummond do? Bueno?

Pistons at Knicks preview: Jose Calderon era begins tonight at Madison Square Garden

Jose Calderon has (FINALLY) been cleared to play. His first assignment -- slow down the New York Knicks.

Jose Calderon cleared to play Monday vs. Knicks

Jose Calderon's work visa was finally approved and the point guard will be in uniform Monday night against the New York Knicks.