The Detroit Pistons find themselves in a challenging position as they prepare for Game 6 against the New York Knicks this Thursday. They must secure a victory to force a decisive Game 7, scheduled for Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Achieving this feat would mark a significant milestone for the Pistons, as only 13 other teams in NBA history have successfully overcome a 3-1 series deficit in the playoffs. Historically, the Pistons managed this comeback once in franchise history back in 2003 against the Orlando Magic during the first round.
Meanwhile, the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics await the victor of this series. The NBA has announced the schedule for the Eastern Conference semifinals, which will commence for whichever team advances. The dates are set as follows:
– Game 1: Monday, May 5 at Boston
– Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 at Boston
– Game 3: Saturday, May 10 at New York or Detroit
– Game 4: Monday, May 12 at New York or Detroit
– x-Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 at Boston
– x-Game 6: Friday, May 16 at New York or Detroit
– x-Game 7: Monday, May 19 at Boston
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers in the other semifinals series, which begins on Sunday, May 4.
This series not only presents the Pistons with a chance to showcase their resilience, but it also adds competitive excitement to the playoffs as the teams vie for a shot at the prestigious championship. With everything on the line, the coming days promise to be thrilling for basketball fans.