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Ben Wallace, Rip Hamilton get standing ovations from Pistons fans

Ben Wallace and Rip Hamilton get standing ovations from Pistons fans during Game 3 of NBA playoff series against NY Knicks, April 24, 2025 at LCA.

The Detroit Pistons will be looking to force a Game 7 after they beat the New York Knicks 106-103 on April 29 in Game 5 of the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.  

The Pistons, in the playoffs for the first time since 2019, will play Game 6 against the Knicks on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The game broadcast on on TNT and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.

Here’s what we know about the Pistons-Knicks schedule for their first-round playoff series, including how to watch Game 6.

Pistons vs Knicks start time for Game 6 of NBA playoff seriesDate: May 1.Time: 7:30 p.m.

The Pistons and Knicks continue their best-of-seven first-round series May 1 at Little Caesars Arena.

What channel is Pistons vs Knicks playoff Game 6 on Thursday?

Watch Pistons-Knicks on Fubo (free trial)

Pistons vs Knicks playoff schedule for first round series

Best-of-seven; Game 7 if necessary.

Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112Game 2: Pistons 100, Knicks 94Game 3: Knicks 118, Pistons 116Game 4: Knicks 94, Pistons 93Game 5: Pistons 106, Knicks 103Game 6, Thursday, May 1: Knicks at Pistons, Little Caesars Arena, 7:30 p.m.Game 7, Saturday, May 3: Pistons at Knicks, Madison Square Garden, TBA (if necessary)Pistons vs Knicks playoff historyGame 6 NBA playoff schedule 2025

Here’s a look at the Game 6 schedule for all the first-round matchups this week:

Thursday, May 1, TBD: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles ClippersThursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.: New York Knicks at Detroit PistonsFriday, May 2, TBD: Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota TimberwolvesFriday, May 2, TBD: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors

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