Game 5: Knicks vs. Pistons Preview

The New York Knicks will face the Detroit Pistons in a key Game 5 of the 2025 NBA playoffs. After alternating wins in the first two matchups in New York, the Knicks have successfully claimed two consecutive victories on the road, including a narrow 94-93 triumph in Game 4. Now they aim to secure the series at their home arena, Madison Square Garden, against the Pistons, who are the 6th seed in the playoffs.

Matchup Details

• Date & Time: April 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET
• Odds: Knicks favored by 5.5 points at DraftKings Sportsbook, with a total points over/under of 214.

Notable Players

• Jalen Brunson: Leading the Knicks with an impressive 33.2 points and 8.8 assists average this series. He scored 32 points with 11 assists in Game 4.
• Karl-Anthony Towns: Contributing significantly by maintaining an average of 22.8 points and 8.5 rebounds.
• Cade Cunningham: The Pistons’ standout performer with averages of 25.8 points and 9 assists in this series, recently recording a triple-double.
• Dennis Schroder: A key bench scorer for the Pistons, averaging 13 points per game during the playoffs.

Expert Analysis

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