New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) has the ball knocked away by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and center Jalen Duren (0) during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.
NBA Roundup: Knicks Hold Nerve, Thunder Make History
Thursday proved to be a dramatic night in the NBA Playoffs as the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder registered contrasting but equally vital wins. While the Knicks survived a late surge from Detroit to claim a 118-116 victory and a 2-1 lead in their series, the Thunder etched their name into history with a jaw-dropping comeback from 29 points down to defeat Memphis 114-108. Jalen Brunson once again proved pivotal for New York with clutch fourth-quarter play, while Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a dominant offensive display. Meanwhile, the Thunder capitalized on Ja Morant라이브 바카라 unfortunate injury exit to mount an inspired turnaround that leaves the Grizzlies facing elimination. With both series now swinging in favor of the higher-seeded teams, the intensity and stakes are only set to rise in the coming days.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II, center, is fouled by New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) while also being guarded by Knicks guard Josh Hart, right, while going to the basket during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (17) tried to steal the ball from New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.
NBA 2024-25: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) handles the ball ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Memphis, Tennessee.
NBA 2024-25: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard, right, in the first half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Memphis, Tennessee.
NBA 2024-25: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Memphis, Tennessee.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, gestures after scoring as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray looks on during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defends during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
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