The Knicks will tangle with the Pistons in a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series, beginning with Game 1 on Saturday, April 19.
Detroit is roaring into the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, snapping the second-longest playoff drought in the NBA. In fact, the Pistons haven’t won a playoff game since the 2007-08 season, with their 14-game playoff losing streak setting an unfortunate NBA record.
The Pistons will certainly have their hands full against the Knicks, who enter the playoffs fully healthy after a regular season marred by injuries. Jalen Brunson (26.0 points, 7.3 assists per game) is back from an ankle injury that sidelined him for a month.
Here’s what you need to know in order to watch Knicks vs. Pistons, including broadcast information and start times for playoff games.
Knicks vs. Pistons schedule
| April 19 | Game 1 at Knicks | 6 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 21 | Game 2 at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 3 at Pistons | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 at Pistons | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* at Knicks | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Pistons | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Knicks | TBA | TBA, Sling |
*If necessary
How to watch Knicks vs. Pistons: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN | TNT | ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Playoff games between the Knicks and Pistons will air across a variety of networks, including ESPN, ABC and TNT. Fans looking to stream games can watch live on Sling, which will carry every playoff game in 2025.
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Knicks vs. Pistons radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Knicks vs. Pistons series live on SiriusXM. Channels for postseason games are listed on the SiriusXM website.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft at Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
