Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The New York Knicks lead the series 3:1 and are just one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference semi-finals. The squad secured two hard-fought victories on the road and now return to their home court looking to wrap things up. The Detroit Pistons have shown resilience, but their inexperience and roster limitations continue to be a challenge.
New York Knicks
The Knicks edged both road games in Detroit with narrow margins (118:116 and 94:93). In Game 4, the team hit 45% of their three-point shots and kept turnovers to just 10. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns remain instrumental — Brunson has scored at least 30 points in every outing, while Towns is averaging 22.8 points per game. The Knicks have also been dependable at home, winning 7 of their last 11 games on their own court.
Detroit Pistons
Despite falling short, the Detroit Pistons have displayed promise. Their young squad are battling with determination, but their lack of playoff experience is showing. In Game 4, the Pistons dominated the rebounding battle (54:38), recorded 9 blocks, and outshot the opposition from the field (43% to 37%). However, 17 turnovers and poor execution down the stretch proved costly. Cade Cunningham is enjoying an outstanding series, averaging 25.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9 assists — but the absence of contributions from Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Stewart, both unavailable, has had a major impact.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The New York Knicks have the edge in experience and poise in clutch moments, and they’ve looked more stable on home court. The Detroit Pistons rely too heavily on Cade Cunningham, and under playoff pressure, this youthful team will struggle to close out games — though a lopsided result seems unlikely.
