The Knicks begin their playoff run on Holy Saturday.
The NBA introduced early Monday that Sport 1 of Knicks-Pistons will tip off at 6 p.m. on Saturday on ESPN.
It’s a part of a four-game first-round slate Saturday, with Timberwolves at Lakers occupying the prime-time slot (8:30 p.m. on ABC).
Bucks at Pacers (1 p.m.) and Clippers at Nuggets (3:30 p.m.) are the opposite matchups Saturday. The highest two groups in every convention — the Cavs, Celtics, Thunder, Rockets — open on Easter and their opponents will probably be decided by the play-in match.
The No. 3 Knicks and the No. 6 Pistons haven’t confronted off in a collection since 1992, when Pat Riley was teaching in opposition to Chuck Daly.
New York opens up because the betting favourite regardless of shedding three of 4 matchups this season to the Pistons, who’re in search of their first playoff victory since 2008.
“Obviously they have a great team but it’s 0-0 now,” Knicks guard Miles McBride stated. “That’s all we’re looking to.”
The Knicks have certified to 3 straight postseasons underneath coach Tom Thibodeau however haven’t superior to the convention finals since 2000.
“We’re gonna bring our best. That’s all I know,” McBride stated. “That’s all I’ve got. We’re gonna bring our best.”
