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How to Watch Knicks vs. Pistons

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If you're a diehard New York Knicks fan, chances are you try to watch every game. See the article below for details on how to watch or live stream the Knicks' upcoming game.

How to watch New York vs. Detroit

  • When: 7:30 p.m. ET, January 13
  • Where: Madison Square Garden
  • TV: MSG, FDSDET

How to stream the game

DIRECTV STREAM DIRECTV STREAM
Best NBA TV plan with strong RSN coverage
Editor's Choice

YouTube TV YouTube TV
All national NBA channels; great multiview feature

Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV
Key NBA channels; includes ESPN+ access

Fubo Fubo
Comprehensive sports coverage, including NBA games

Sling TV Sling TV
Budget-friendly option with customizable plans

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

New York Knicks key players

  • The Knicks leader in points and assists is Jalen Brunson, who puts up 25.5 points per game along with 7.5 assists.
  • New York's best rebounder is Karl-Anthony Towns, who averages 14.0 boards per game in addition to his 25.4 PPG average.
  • The Knicks get the most three-point shooting production out of Brunson, who knocks down 2.3 threes per game.
  • The New York steals leader is Josh Hart, who averages 1.5 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is OG Anunoby, who compiles 0.9 rejections per contest.

Eastern Conference standings

TeamGames Back
1Cleveland Cavaliers-
2Boston Celtics6.5
3New York Knicks9.0
4Milwaukee Bucks12.5
5Orlando Magic12.5
6Miami Heat13.0
7Indiana Pacers13.0
8Detroit Pistons14.0
9Atlanta Hawks14.5
10Chicago Bulls15.5
11Philadelphia 76ers17.5
12Brooklyn Nets20.5
13Charlotte Hornets24.0
14Toronto Raptors26.0
15Washington Wizards26.5

How to watch the New York Knicks on cable or satellite TV

Cox Cox
Flexible packages with an excellent DVR service

DIRECTV DIRECTV
Best for sports fans, with 25+ sports channels
Editor's Choice

DISH DISH
Price lock guarantee and family-friendly plans

Optimum Optimum
High channel counts for New York Tri-State area

Spectrum Spectrum
Affordable plans with 150+ channels, no contracts

Verizon Fios Verizon Fios
Best value with 425+ channels and great pricing

Xfinity Xfinity
Great bundle discounts with fast internet speed

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Our favorite streaming providers for New York Knicks games

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Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NBA games. After extensive testing, we found DIRECTV STREAM to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated New York Knicks TV market will need NBA League Pass to stream live out-of-market games.

Editor’s choice: DIRECTV STREAM ($69.99–$149.99/mo.)

Best for out-of-market games: NBA League Pass ($16.99–$24.99/mo.)

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$69.99–$149.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Out of market games: NBA League Pass

Price:
$16.99–$24.99/mo.
NBA content:
Every out-of-market NBA game live and on-demand; includes NBA TV

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Pro tip: Hulu + Live TV may not have every NBA game. You may need regional sports network access or another streaming subscription to watch certain matchups.

How to watch the New York Knicks for free

Free local channels: Antenna

Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50
NBA channels:
ABC
Features:
All local broadcast channels

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$69.99–$149.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

7-day free trial: Fubo

Price:
$32.99–$89.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; massive channel count

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

How to watch the New York Knicks FAQ

What channel is the Knicks game on?

The next Knicks game is on MSG and FDSDET.

What time do the Knicks play their next game?

The Knicks play their next game on January 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the Knicks for free?

You can stream the Knicks live with a free trial on DIRECTV STREAM, though regional restrictions may apply.

Where can I stream the Knicks game if I don’t have cable?

Our favorite way to watch the Knicks without cable is through DIRECTV STREAM. The streaming service has every national NBA channel and many RSNs, but you'll need an NBA League Pass subscription to catch out-of-market games.

What is the best streaming app for Knicks games?

DIRECTV STREAM is the best streaming app to watch the Knicks. Its robust channel lineup includes local networks, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. However, you'll also need NBA League Pass if you're an out-of-market fan.

Why you can trust us

Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing games using this season’s official NBA TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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