Knicks face playoff concerns after losses to Pistons

The New York Knicks are facing rising concerns ahead of the NBA playoffs, especially regarding their potential matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Pistons star Cade Cunningham has performed exceptionally well against the Knicks this season, alarming New York fans. Currently, the Knicks are in third place in the Eastern Conference but have not defeated the top teams, the Cavaliers and Celtics. Udonis Haslem, a retired player, warned that the Knicks might struggle in the first playoff round. With the Pistons sitting in sixth place, they could meet the Knicks in the playoffs if their positions stay the same. Haslem praised the Pistons, saying they are excited for a matchup against the Knicks. He also mentioned that Jalen Brunson's ankle injury might still affect him during the playoffs. The Knicks have only beaten Detroit once this season, and the Pistons won the last two games at Madison Square Garden. Cunningham had standout performances against the Knicks, including a triple-double and a high-scoring game. Other former players like Chandler Parsons and Louis Williams also expressed doubts about the Knicks’ playoff prospects, suggesting that the Pistons could pose a tough challenge. Detroit has made a significant improvement this season, moving from a dismal record last year to competing for a higher playoff seed. The two teams will face each other one last time in the regular season on April 10 in Detroit, ahead of what could be an exciting playoff series.