The Detroit Pistons will take on the New York Knicks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 starting on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. It’s the first time Detroit has made the playoffs since 2019 (shoutout Blake Griffin), and they’re looking for their first playoff win since 2008. As depressing as those facts are, it feels like this year’s Pistons team is different - and very capable of winning this playoff series.
The Knicks won 51 games and finished as the 3-seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite having a strong season, it was only a 1-win improvement from last year as New York struggled with injuries late into the season.