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NBA: Towns, Brunson Steer New York To 2-1 Series Lead

Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30, including 12 in a clutch fourth-quarter performance, as the New York Knicks edged the Detroit Pistons 118-116 in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. OG Anunoby chipped in with 22 points for the Knicks, who now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Sunday in Detroit. Despite a spirited fightback from the Pistons — led by Cade Cunningham and Tim Hardaway Jr. with 24 points each — the Knicks clamped down defensively in key stretches, especially late in the third quarter, when they held Detroit scoreless for over four minutes. Brunson라이브 바카라 free throws in the final seconds ultimately sealed a gritty win for New York in a game marked by early physicality and technical fouls.

NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Karl-Anthony Towns
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with teammates during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Dennis Schroder
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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.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Ronald Holland II
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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.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Ausar Thompson
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Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, right, drives to the basket past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, left, during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons:  Landry Shamet
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Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) along with New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet, center, and center Mitchell Robinson (23) chase a loose ball during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Karl-Anthony Towns
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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.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons | Photo: AP/Duane Burleson

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looses control of the ball going up against the defense of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and guard Cade Cunningham (2), during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons | Photo: AP/Duane Burleson

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.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Mitchell Robinson
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons | Photo: AP/Duane Burleson

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, left, knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed, right, during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.

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NBA Basketball New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons | Photo: AP/Duane Burleson

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, left, steals the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Detroit.

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