The New York Knicks will open the 2025 NBA postseason with a first-round best-of-seven series against the resurgent Detroit Pistons. New York is aiming to win a first-round series for the third straight year, before potentially meeting the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals if it can advance.

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.

As fans continue to get excited for the start of the NBA Playoffs, New York has sent a six-word message to its fans ahead of Game 1 against Detroit. In a social media post on X, the Knicks sent a message to hype up their fans for the series opener. They also shared a hype video along with the post.