New York beating Detroit had become something of an NBA certainty, with the Knicks doing it 16 straight times over a span of five years. The Pistons finally ended that streak with three wins over the Knicks during their massive 2024-25 turnaround season.

The Pistons are in the postseason for the first time in five years, while the Knicks will test whether their all-in now trades pay off.

Being in the NBA since 2020, Isaiah Stewart doesn’t know much outside of the regular season. Joining a rebuilding Detroit Pistons team, the standout center has