PREVIEW: The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons prepare for a pivotal Game 6 in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, with the Knicks holding a 3-2 advantage. The Pistons staved off elimination in Game 5 with a 106-103 road win, where Cade Cunningham led with 24 points and Ausar Thompson contributed 22 points while helping to contain Jalen Brunson. Despite Detroit's history of losing nine straight home playoff games, they aim to extend the series, facing long odds as only 13 teams in NBA history have rebounded from a 3-1 playoff deficit. The series has been physically demanding, with Brunson and Josh Hart recently forced to the bench late in Game 5, and Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau strategically managing their minutes. Cade Cunningham continues to be an all-around playmaker for Detroit, leading the team with 25.8 points, 9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson has been a scoring machine, averaging 33.2 points and 8.8 assists, with 30-plus point performances in all four previous games. The series has been incredibly tight, with either team capable of winning on any given night. The road team has won four of the five games so far, adding another layer of unpredictability to this competitive playoff matchup.