- The New York Knicks edged Detroit Pistons 94-93 to move one step away from the second round
- Jalen Brunson returned from injury to lead the Knicks with 32 points and 11 assists
- Karl-Anthony Towns hit the decisive three-pointer in the final minute
Key Takeaways:
The New York Knicks are on the verge of qualifying for the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tom Thibodeau’s team edged the Detroit Pistons with a dramatic 94-93 win. The Knicks now lead the series 3-1, and the winner will face either the Boston Celtics or the Orlando Magic in the next round.
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The undisputed hero for the Knicks was point guard Jalen Brunson, who suffered an ankle injury during the game. However, he returned to the court late in the match and, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, played a crucial role in the Manhattan team’s breakthrough.
The decisive play came from Karl-Anthony Towns, who hit a three-pointer in the final minute to help Thibodeau’s squad overturn the score and later secure the win. The game ended amid controversy, as a potential foul for Detroit in the final seconds went uncalled.
Jalen Brunson was the most effective player for the Knicks, finishing with 32 points and 11 assists, while Towns contributed 27 points and 9 rebounds.
For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham stood out with a triple-double (25-10-10), and Tobias Harris added 18 points. Tim Hardaway scored most of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, while Jalen Duren dominated the boards with 17 rebounds.