With the Play-In Tournament being nearly halfway completed, the NBA announced the official times for the Knicks' first-round series against the Pistons. The series will tip off on April 19, as the Knicks host the first two games. As the two sides travel to Detroit, they will get extended rest, with an extra day off before Game 3 and Game 4.

The Pistons finished 44-38—their first winning season in over a decade. At the heart of their resurgence was a fully healthy Cade Cunningham, the explosive development of Jalen Duren, and the steady frontcourt presence of Tobias Harris.

Back in 2021, most of the basketball world penciled in the Knicks to take down the Hawks in the first round. After stealing one game at home, New York lost thre