On April 25, the 2024-25 NBA playoffs continued. In the first round of G3, the New York Knicks challenged the Detroit Pistons away. With the two sides tied 1-1 before, the importance of this game is self-evident. In the end, the Knicks withstood the opponent's crazy counterattack in the final quarter and won the game 118-116, taking the lead 2-1 in the total score.

At the beginning of the game, the Knicks quickly entered the state, and with the joint performance of Brunson and Towns, they established a slight advantage in the first quarter. Although the Pistons' home atmosphere was hot, their rhythm on both offense and defense was slightly slow, and they fell behind by 6 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Knicks continued their firepower, scoring 33 points in a single quarter again, and expanded the point difference to 13 points with their smooth offense and rebounding advantage .

In the second half, the Pistons made tactical adjustments and gradually found their rhythm under the leadership of Cunningham. They gradually eroded the score gap through quick transitions and active defense, but the Knicks still maintained their lead with the support of Bridges and Anunoby on both wings. Entering the fourth quarter, the Pistons fought back with all their strength and once narrowed the score difference to only 2 points.

At the critical moment, Brunson stepped up and scored 4 points in the last two minutes, and assisted Towns to hit a key mid-range shot to help the Knicks stabilize their position. Although the Pistons did not give up chasing points at the last moment, Cunningham's buzzer-beating three-pointer missed, and the Knicks finally got through.

For the Knicks, Towns was in hot form, scoring 31 points , 8 rebounds and 2 blocks, while Brunson scored 30 points , 7 rebounds and 9 assists, making him the key to the team's victory. Bridges contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds , 3 assists , 3 steals and 2 blocks, and Anunoby also scored 22 points. The collective explosion of the four main players of the Knicks was an important factor in the team's victory.

As for the Pistons, Cunningham performed well, scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds , 11 assists , 4 steals and 2 blocks. Hardaway also contributed 24 points. Schroeder and Durham also played well. However, the team was slow to warm up in the first half and failed to grasp the key rounds in the final quarter, which led to the defeat.

The series is now 2-1 , with the Knicks in the lead. The next game will be played in Detroit, and if the Pistons want to tie the score, they must increase their intensity at the start and improve their ability to handle key balls.