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Knicks Aim to Close Out Pistons in Game 6 of Eastern Conference First Round

New York leads the series 3-2 as Detroit faces elimination at home with Jaden Ivey sidelined and Isaiah Stewart questionable.

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Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons are slight favorites over the Knicks at home on Thursday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.
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Overview

  • Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons tips off Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. EDT in Detroit, airing on TNT and streaming via NBA League Pass and Fubo TV.
  • The Knicks lead the series 3-2 and can advance to the next round with a win, while the Pistons must win to force a decisive Game 7 in New York.
  • Detroit is dealing with key injuries, as Jaden Ivey is ruled out with a leg injury and Isaiah Stewart is day-to-day with a knee issue, while Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris remain available.
  • Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer for Detroit throughout the series, averaging 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists during the season and contributing 24 points in the Pistons' Game 5 win.
  • The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, have no new injuries and are seeking their first trip to the conference semifinals since 2000.