Could the Detroit Pistons pull off the biggest surprise of the NBA Playoffs and upset the New York Knicks? In this Missing The Point episode, we dive into the most intriguing first-round matchup in the East: a young, hungry, and surging Pistons team led by Cade Cunningham taking on a battle-tested Knicks squad running on Tibs’ famously tight 7-man rotation.
We debate whether Detroit’s chemistry, physicality, and breakout season are enough to overcome New York’s depth and playoff experience. Will Brunson’s health hold up? Can Julius Randle finally show up in the postseason? And does Cade Cunningham have that dog in him to take Detroit over the top?
🔍 In this episode:
Why the Pistons are the NBA’s next breakout team
Cade Cunningham’s superstar leap
Can Jalen Brunson carry the Knicks on one leg?
The Tom Thibodeau effect: Experience vs. fatigue
The best first-round series in the Eastern Conference?
🏀 Join the MTP crew as we make our predictions and argue whether Detroit or New York is built for the moment.
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