Knicks vs. Pistons schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2025 NBA Playoffs first-round series

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 scheduleNew York leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112——April 21Game 2 at Knicks7:30 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 24Game 3 at Pistons7 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 27Game 4 at Pistons1 p.m.ABC, SlingApril 29Game 5* at KnicksTBATBA, SlingMay 1Game 6* at PistonsTBATBA, SlingMay 3Game 7* at KnicksTBATBA, Sling*If necessary

How to watch Knicks vs. Pistons: TV channel, live streamTV channel: ESPN | TNT | ABCLive stream: SlingPlayoff 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 stationRadio station: SiriusXMFans 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 2025Here 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.

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