The Eastern Conference Playoffs are back in the spotlight for the third game of the day on Saturday, April 19, another Game 1 of a series, this time with the New York Knicks hosting the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The New York Knicks begin the NBA Playoffs against the upstart Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.

Two of the NBA’s most storied franchises will face off in this first-round matchup. The 2025 NBA Playoffs get underway on Saturday, April 19 and the New York Knicks will kick things off in the world’s most famous arena by welcoming the Detroit Pistons.