In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks played an away game against the Detroit Pistons. Currently, the total score between the two teams was tied at 1-1.

In the first half, the Knicks took the lead with an 8-1 start. The Pistons responded with three consecutive three-pointers from beyond the arc, launching a 9-0 offensive wave. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each hit a three-pointer in succession. In the second quarter, the Pistons mounted an 8-0 run to take the lead. However, they suddenly went cold, and the Knicks unleashed a 23-6 offensive surge. At the end of the first half, the Knicks led the Pistons 66-53.

In the second half, the Pistons made frequent penetrations into the paint and managed to close the gap to just 1 point. The Knicks recovered in time and launched an 11-2 offensive wave to stabilize the situation. In the final quarter, the Knicks' shooting percentage dropped, and the Pistons kept counterattacking and closed the gap to 3 points. At the crucial moment, the Knicks exerted efforts on both offense and defense to maintain their lead. The Pistons tried desperately to catch up. There was an error by the timer, which actually gave the Pistons an opportunity to inbound the ball from the sideline. However, the Pistons committed an immediate turnover. In the end, the Knicks defeated the Pistons 118-116 on the road, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Player statistics of both teams:

Knicks (2-1): Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks; Jalen Brunson had 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists; OG Anunoby had 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals; Mikal Bridges had 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks; Josh Hart had 6 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals; Cameron Payne had 4 points; Immanuel Quickley had 3 points and 1 rebound; Mitchell Robinson had 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Pistons (1-2): Cade Cunningham had 24 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks; Tim Hardaway Jr. had 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Dennis Schroder had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Jalen Duren had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists; Malik Beasley had 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Ausar Thompson had 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Isaiah Livers had 6 points and 2 rebounds; Jalen Harris had 5 points and 6 rebounds; Paul Reed had 4 points and 8 rebounds.