When Knicks will open NBA playoffs series vs. Pistons

The Knicks commencement their playoff tally connected Holy Saturday.

The NBA announced early Monday that Game 1 of Knicks-Pistons will extremity disconnected astatine 6 p.m. connected Saturday connected ESPN.

It’s portion of a four-game first-round slate Saturday, pinch Timberwolves astatine Lakers occupying nan prime-time slot (8:30 p.m. connected ABC).

Bucks astatine Pacers (1 p.m.) and Clippers astatine Nuggets (3:30 p.m.) are nan different matchups Saturday. The apical 2 teams successful each convention — nan Cavs, Celtics, Thunder, Rockets — unfastened connected Easter and their opponents will beryllium wished by nan play-in tournament.

The No. 3 Knicks and nan No. 6 Pistons haven’t faced disconnected successful a bid since 1992, erstwhile Pat Riley was coaching against Chuck Daly.

New York opens up arsenic nan betting favourite contempt losing 3 of 4 matchups this play to nan Pistons, who are looking for their first playoff triumph since 2008.

Knicks defender Jalen Brunson. Jason Szenes / New York Post

Pistons defender Cade Cunningham. NBAE via Getty Images

“Obviously they person a awesome squad but it’s 0-0 now,” Knicks defender Miles McBride said. “That’s each we’re looking to.”

The Knicks person qualified to 3 consecutive postseasons nether coach Tom Thibodeau but haven’t precocious to nan convention finals since 2000.

“We’re gonna bring our best. That’s each I know,” McBride said. “That’s each I’ve got. We’re gonna bring our best.”