The New York Knicks held off the Detroit Pistons, who nearly stole a win late in Game 3, to secure a 118-116 victory. The Knicks are now up 2-1 in the first-round series entering Game 4. And teams that go up 2-1 have won their series in 80.

The New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 118–116 to take a 2–1 series lead on Thursday night. The ending of the game was downright weird.

In Game 2, the Detroit Pistons evened up the series, beating the New York Knicks 100-94. Cade Cunningham offered 33 points and 12 rebounds, and Jalen Burnham led all scorers with 37 points, although his teammate, Karl-Anthony Towns, came under scrutiny after the game.