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Knicks Lead Pistons 2-1 as Game 4 Looms with Mitchell Robinson Expected to Play

New York looks to extend its series lead in Detroit, with Robinson cleared of minutes restrictions and Karl-Anthony Towns coming off a standout Game 3 performance.

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Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2025 in New York City.
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are slight road underdogs in Sunday's crucial Game 4 matchup vs. the Pistons.
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Overview

  • Game 4 of the Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff series tips off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 27, in Detroit, airing on ABC.
  • The Knicks lead the series 2-1 after a narrow 118-116 victory in Game 3, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 31 points and excelling from three-point range.
  • Mitchell Robinson, listed as questionable due to illness, is expected to play in Game 4 without minutes restrictions, according to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau.
  • Detroit's Cade Cunningham has been a key contributor, averaging 26 points and 8.7 assists per game in the series, keeping the Pistons competitive.
  • Betting markets favor the Pistons by two points, reflecting expectations for another tightly contested game in this pivotal matchup.