The New York Knicks come into tonight with a chance to not only end the Detroit Pistons’ season but also close out a playoff series at home for the first time since June 11th, 1999. But they always say that the elimination game is the hardest. It’s an overused quote, but it’s overused because it’s almost always true. The Knicks are certainly happy to be up 3-1 in the series, … [Read more...] about Five things the Knicks need to do to close out the series tonight
Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs Pistons, Game Five, April 29, 2025
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images One win away: Knicks aim to finish Detroit in Game Five The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden tonight with a 3-1 lead over the Detroit Pistons and a chance to close out the first-round series. After a gutsy comeback win in Game Four—powered by Jalen Brunson’s 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns’ clutch shooting, and key plays … [Read more...] about Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs Pistons, Game Five, April 29, 2025
Pistons 106, Knicks 103: “Just do the opposite of whatever Thibs tells you at halftime.”
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Game Six is Thursday. Tonight, in Game Five of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the New York Knicks (3-2) overcame a cold shooting start and seven first-quarter turnovers thanks to gritty defense. Despite struggles from Jalen Brunson and missed opportunities at the line, New York closed the half strong against the … [Read more...] about Pistons 106, Knicks 103: “Just do the opposite of whatever Thibs tells you at halftime.”
Knicks Bulletin: ‘I think that’s the good part of being a chameleon’
Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images The Pistons fans will get to enjoy one final NBA game played in Detroit this season. Can you believe the Knicks play basketball today as New York keeps getting MSG ready for a rambunctious Game 5 series-clinching celebration? Even more, can you believe the folks from the NBA scheduled Sunday’s Game 4 at 7 p.m. MYTIME so I can … [Read more...] about Knicks Bulletin: ‘I think that’s the good part of being a chameleon’
Playoff Game Preview: Knicks at Pistons, Game Four, April 27, 2025
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images New York is in the driver’s seat and hope to win their third before heading for home. The New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons meet today at Little Caesars Arena for a pivotal Game Four of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. New York leads the series 2-1 and has a chance to firmly take control before heading back … [Read more...] about Playoff Game Preview: Knicks at Pistons, Game Four, April 27, 2025