In a thrilling playoff battle, the New York Knicks triumphed over the Detroit Pistons with a narrow 118-116 victory in Game 3, taking a series lead. Karl-Anthony Towns was the standout performer, scoring 31 points, while Jalen Brunson contributed 30 points, including a crucial 13 in the fourth quarter. The Knicks shot 46.5% from the field and dominated free throw shooting at 89.7%.

The Pistons, buoyed by an electric home crowd after a six-year wait, fought hard but fell short. Cade Cunningham and Tim Hardaway Jr. each scored 24 points, but late-game mistakes, including an errant inbounds pass from Jalen Duren, sealed their fate. With the series now favoring the Knicks, anticipation builds for Game 4 in Detroit.