The New York Knicks are on track with a key Game 3 victory in the series against the Detroit Pistons.
After winning three of the four regular-season games, the Detroit Pistons were tilted as a very tricky opponent for the New York Knicks in the opening playoff round.
The Pistons proved this point with a series-level victory in New York in Game 2, the franchise’s first playoff victory since 2009.
The Knicks can get themselves back on track and score Game 3 in Detroit to score a narrow scoreline of 118-116.
The New York Knicks players knew they had to produce after hearing loud criticism after their defeat.
And even Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony, who has expressed concern about the town of Karl Anthony and the effectiveness of the attack, the team bouncing off in a major way.
Four New York Knicks players scored over 20 points in Game 3, but this was the first time this has happened with a team in an NBA playoff game since 1972.
- The Town of Karl Anthony: 31 points
- Jalen Brunson: 30 points
- and anunoby: 22 points
- Mikal Bridge: 20 points
The rarity of the Knicks Quartet, each delivering over 20 points, is highlighted by the facts that it last occurred 53 years ago.
Still, this is the blueprint for the Knicks to make this postseason successful, with coach Tom Thibodeau famously relying on his starters.
If Thibodeau insists on leaning against the town of Karl Anthony, Jalen Branson, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, they have to produce and they have to perfect in Game 3.
The fifth starter, Josh Hart, was a typical important feature of their success, despite only scoring six points.
Hart had 11 rebounds and nine assists, and his play was important to promote the success of his teammates, allowing him to lead the 2-1 series.