Controversial calls, clock malfunctions—you name it. The strange ending was all gravy for the Knicks, who survived with a 118–116 win. New York may have gotten lucky with a questionable no-call on what looked like it could have been a backcourt violation on star guard Jalen Brunson as the Knicks led by one possession with 5.

This was the Karl-Anthony Towns the Knicks have been waiting for this postseason. The one getting deeper post position to receive the ball and taking advantage of it. When he got the ball further out on the floor,

The New York Knicks, powered by Karl-Anthony Town's forceful play and reemergence, turned back the Detroit Pistons to win Game 3 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to take a 2-1 first-round series lead and reclaim home-court advantage.