Knicks Edge Pistons in Game 3 Thriller, Take 2-1 Series Lead
Final Score: New York Knicks 118, Detroit Pistons 116
Series: Knicks lead 2-1 – Eastern Conference First Round
The New York Knicks held off a late surge from the Detroit Pistons to win Game 3 of their first-round series. After a rough Game 2,
Karl-Anthony Towns bounced back with 31 points, helping push the Knicks to a 2-1 series advantage.
Top Performers:
- Jalen Brunson (NYK): 30 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
- Cade Cunningham (DET): 24 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:
- Knicks: 33 | 33 | 27 | 25 —
118
- Pistons: 27 | 26 | 30 | 33 —
116
Thunder Complete Epic Comeback, Go Up 3-0 on Grizzlies
Final Score: Oklahoma City Thunder 114, Memphis Grizzlies 108
Series: Thunder lead 3-0 – Western Conference First Round
After falling behind by 26 points in the first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back with a dominant second half to stun the Memphis Grizzlies and seize a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
Top Performers:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 31 PTS, 8 AST
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (MEM): 28 PTS, 3 STL
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:
- Thunder: 29 | 22 | 36 | 27 —
114
- Grizzlies: 40 | 37 | 18 | 13 —
108
Clippers Dominate Nuggets, Grab 2-1 Series Lead
Final Score: Los Angeles Clippers 117, Denver Nuggets 83
Series: Clippers lead 2-1 – Western Conference First Round
The Los Angeles Clippers delivered a statement win at home, routing the Denver Nuggets behind a balanced team performance and a stellar defensive effort.
Top Performers:
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 23 PTS, 13 REB, 13 AST (Triple-double)
- Kawhi Leonard (LAC): 21 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:
- Nuggets: 28 | 19 | 23 | 13 —
83
- Clippers: 35 | 30 | 25 | 27 —
117
