The New York Knicks secured a narrow 118-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons, marking a key moment in their playoff series as they took a 2-1 lead. Knicks' standout performances included 31 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and 30 points from Jalen Brunson, who was instrumental in the game's closing moments. The Pistons continue to struggle at home, having lost eight straight playoff games. Despite Cade Cunningham's efforts with 24 points and 11 assists, Detroit couldn't clinch the win. Game 4 is slated for Sunday in Detroit, where stakes will be high for both teams.
Brunson, who won the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award on Wednesday, made consecutive layups late in the game to give the Knicks a seven-point lead.
Detroit has lost eight straight home playoff games since 2008, pulling within one of an NBA record set by Philadelphia from 1968 to 1971.
Cade Cunningham scored 24 points and had 11 assists, but missed 15 of 25 shots and had six turnovers.
Towns was aggressive offensively from the start, scoring 11 points in the first quarter, and made 4-of-8 3-pointers after combining to shoot 1 of 5 beyond the arc over the first two games.
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