The Knicks won 16 in a row against the Pistons from Feb. 8, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2024. But as the Pistons’ fortunes improved midway through the season, so did their performances against the Knicks. Detroit won the final three games against New York, including twice at Madison Square Garden, to take the season series 3-1.

The New York Knicks had a major dilemma at the NBA Trade Deadline as to whether or not to find a replacement for backup center Mitchell Robinson, who hadn't mad

The Pistons won the regular-season series over the Knicks, 3-1, including the final three games, however the 3-seed Knicks are the heavy favorites over the 6-seed Pistons. The playoffs are a different beast and the Knicks have the experience advantage entering Saturday night’s Game 1 in the first round at Madison Square Garden.