Knicks heroes and Zero in Game 4 in 94-93 win over the Pistons on Sunday:
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After Jalen Brunson helped Knicks back into the game, Karl-Anthony Towns stretched out three giant shots, including two deep three-pointers and a crazy, enthusiastic jumper. He finished with 27 points and nine rebounds.
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Ausar Thompson was unable to contain Brunson in defense and took the bench for most of the fourth quarter in place of Dennis Schröder, who played more than five minutes than him. Thompson finished with eight points and four turnovers.
Unsung Hero
Josh Hart was everywhere, recording 14 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and four steels. Notably, he went from a 3-point range to 5-3, leaving the Pistons open beyond the arc, paying for the series’ long strategy.
Key Statistics
It fires 24.1% in 3 seconds from the piston, much worse than the Knicks’ 45.5%.
Today’s quote
“I was back in the game. I really had no doubts, whether I was stumbling or not.”
– Branson temporarily sent to the locker room late in the third quarter due to a right ankle injury
