The Detroit Pistons will start their playoff journey against the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA playoffs, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at 6 p.m. The series will continue with Game 2 on Monday, April 21, in New York, and Game 3 in Detroit on Thursday, April 24. The Pistons aim to break their 14-game playoff losing streak, last winning a playoff game in 2008.
The Knicks, seeded third, will host the first two games against the sixth-seeded Pistons, while the Pistons will host Games 3 and 4. If necessary, Game 6 will be played at the Little Caesars Arena. The series is expected to be closely contested, with the Pistons having won three out of four regular-season games against the Knicks. The matchup will test the experienced Knicks against the relatively inexperienced Pistons, who are making their first playoff appearance since 2019. Fans can catch the action on TV, with Game 1 at Madison Square Garden and Game 2 on TNT.