Knicks Host Pistons in Crucial Game 5 of 2025 NBA Playoffs

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Knicks will host the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 5.5-point favorites after winning the last two games on the road.

New York secured a narrow 94-93 victory over Detroit on Sunday. Despite being outscored 22-5 by Detroit’s bench, the Knicks led by Jalen Brunson‘s strong performance of 32 points and 11 assists. This victory put New York in position to close out the series at home.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Injuries may impact Detroit, as forward Bojan Bogdanovic is listed as questionable. Fortunately for New York, they report no injury concerns.

According to the latest betting odds, New York is -226 on the money line, meaning a $226 wager would win $100. The total points over/under is set at 214.5.

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and estimates a total score of 213 points, leaning towards an ‘under’ outcome on the over/under line.

Brunson is leading the Knicks with an average of 33.2 points and 8.8 assists per game in the series. Karl-Anthony Towns is another key player, contributing 22.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer with averages of 25.8 points and 9 assists in the playoffs.

This matchup marks a pivotal moment for both teams, as the Knicks look to advance to the next round of the playoffs, while the Pistons aim to stay in the series.