Overview

• The Knicks lead 2-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Pistons after a gritty Game 3 victory in Detroit.
• Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 31 points, while Jalen Brunson also contributed a 30-point performance in the win.
• New York matched Detroit's physicality after Pistons forward Tobias Harris questioned their toughness before Game 3.
• Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized rebounding, defense, and limiting turnovers as key strategies, with improved execution evident in Game 3.
• Mitchell Robinson, sidelined in Game 3 due to illness, is expected to return for Game 4 as both teams prepare for a critical matchup.