Tue Apr 22 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **Pistons’ Playoff Run Begins Without Ivey**
NEW YORK, NY – The Detroit Pistons’ playoff drought is over, but their postseason journey will begin without starting shooting guard Jaden Ivey. The Pistons, making their first playoff appearance in six years, will face the New York Knicks in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. However, Ivey, who fractured his lower-left fibula in January, will be sidelined.
Ivey, who averaged 17.6 points per game before his injury, has been ruled out for Game 1. While he was cleared for basketball activities on April 10th and is undergoing reconditioning, his return remains uncertain. A two-week re-evaluation is scheduled for Thursday, coinciding with Game 3 of the series. Although a return during this first-round matchup seems unlikely, a prolonged series extending to a potential Game 7 on May 3rd could increase his chances.
The Pistons secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a strong 29-20 record following Ivey’s injury. His absence will be a significant blow, but the team remains optimistic about their playoff prospects. Ivey is entering his third year of a four-year rookie contract, and his performance this season has made him eligible for a rookie extension this summer.
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