Overview

• The Pistons tied the series 1–1 with a 100-94 win in Game 2, driven by a decisive 48-34 rebounding advantage and 13 second-chance points.
• Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the need to create more opportunities for Karl-Anthony Towns, who was limited to 10 points and no second-half shots in Game 2.
• New York has focused on film study and physical preparation to address rebounding deficiencies and defensive adjustments for Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, who scored 33 points in Game 2.
• Detroit is banking on a raucous home crowd at Little Caesars Arena, with Pistons guard Malik Beasley predicting an intense atmosphere for Game 3.
• The Knicks aim to start strong to neutralize Detroit’s crowd energy, while Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence in his team’s physicality and officiating consistency.