New York Knicks Returning to Madison Square Garden, he leads 3-1 in the first round series Detroit Piston In the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Knicks completed a dramatic fourth quarter comeback in Game 4, stealing a 94-93 victory that led to a controversial final sequence.
Karl Anthony-Towns put the Knicks in front and remains in regulation within a minute Incredible shot: First there is a baseline fade-out that passes through the backcourt and net, then a 27-foot step-back dagger between three. Detroit had a last chance to take the lead with 11 seconds left. The Pistons got the ball to Cade Cunningham, but New York forward OG Anunoby was able to force a mistake. The loose ball somehow was kicked out by piston guard Tim Hardaway Jr. That’s when things get a little wilder.
Josh Hart ran off to compete for Hardaway’s shot. Hart pulled his arm back to avoid a foul, but apparently hit Hadaway with his body. Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff got mad after the game cried out for a foul call. Watch the play here and decide for yourself.
This is another angle of Hardaway’s final shot. It’s a lot of contact, but the references engulfed whi.
Bickerstaff was still upset about the no-call after the match. “I don’t know any other way around it. I’ll get in touch with his jump shot.”
JB Bickerstaff talks about his final possession of Game 4.
“I’m getting in touch with Tim Hardaway’s jump shot. I don’t know any other way around. I’m getting in touch with his jump shot.” pic.twitter.com/ja37zf8vch
– Knicks Video (@sny_knicks) April 27, 2025
Hardaway may have gone to the line with Detroit three shots in the final seconds. Instead, the Knicks move back to MSG 1 victory away from their advance to the second round.
Game 4 was an old school Eastern Conference classic for the Knicks and Pistons. This series is a treat to watch, and it was the best chapter ever.
