On April 30, the NBA playoffs continued, and the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks had a fierce battle in the series. At the end of the first half, the Pistons were only one point behind at 49-50. The game was stalemate and fierce. In this offensive and defensive confrontation, the Pistons' new star Osar Thompson performed particularly well. He played well on both offense and defense, and made great contributions to the team's half-time score.

As a new generation representative of the Pistons this season, Osar showed maturity and calmness beyond his age in this crucial playoff game. In the 13 minutes of playing time in the first half, he scored 10 points with 4 of 6 shots , grabbed 3 rebounds, sent 1 assist and 2 blocks, and his plus-minus value was +2 . In particular, the two key blocks on the defensive end effectively curbed the Knicks' impact under the basket.

Although Osar's three-point shooting has not opened up yet and he missed one shot in the first half, he showed stable finishing ability in breakthroughs and mid-range shots, and made many kills through cutting in. It is worth mentioning that he struggled slightly at the free throw line, only hitting 2 of 6 free throws , which is also one of the few regrets in his performance in the first half of this game. But overall, his calm response and stable contribution in the high-intensity playoff stage have already proved his great potential and growth rate.

Osar's enthusiasm on the offensive end also inspired his teammates. Through quick transitions and active running, he opened up space for the team and allowed the Pistons to form a good confrontation with the Knicks in terms of offensive rhythm. His defensive reading and filling-in ability, especially when blocking the opponent's breakthrough on the wing, demonstrated his comprehensive qualities as a top 3D player embryo.

For the Pistons, Osar's rapid growth is undoubtedly one of the key factors in their ability to compete with the powerful Knicks in the playoffs. As a rookie who just entered the league this season, he has become an important chess piece that the team can rely on at critical moments. Whether in the offense and defense transition of the game or in the individual defense in positional warfare, Osar has proved with his actions that he has the ability to become the core of the future.

The second half of the game is still full of variables. If the Pistons want to " steal " the victory away from home, Osar needs to continue to play efficiently and improve his free throw shooting rate. If he can maintain his defensive intensity while continuing his efficiency on the offensive end, the Pistons will undoubtedly have more say in this series.