Knicks starting to match Pistons physicality could be key to series
Detroit – Paul Reed saw another Knicks team in Game 3. They’re tougher, more involved from the start, and better on the defensive side. “Defensively, the last game was much more physical than before,” the Pistons Backup Center said Saturday on the eve of a key game four at Little Caesar Arena. “It feels like […]
Knicks’ lack of depth could become an issue against Pistons
Detroit – Throughout three games, Dennis Schroeder outperforms the entire Knicks Bench. The Pistons guard has been a somewhat unexpected factor so far in these seven opening round playoff series, but the statistics above are also symbolic of the Knicks’ reserves, which are struggling to make an impact. Schroder has scored 46 points in the […]
NBA supports officials following controversial non-call in Knicks Game 3 win
Detroit – JB Bickerstaff wanted an answer. He got them, but they may not have been what he was looking for. The Pistons may have had a real shot to tie the score in the second half of the Knicks’ 118-116 Game 3 victory on Thursday night at Little Caesar Arena. JB Bickerstaff will face […]
The Knicks have to pick their Jalen Brunson playoff moments
Detroit – Jalen Branson’s burden has been lifted until crunch time. And it is the clearest path to New York’s success. For the first time in this fun series, the Knicks played for a lead in Game 3 on Thursday and played to be worthy of winning. Starting in the opening quarter, Mikal Bridges or […]
Knicks incredulous after clock mix-up in final second:
Detroit – With 0.5 seconds left, the Knicks led with two, Jaren Branson intentionally missed his second free throw. A mistake by the timekeeper nearly made Piston get down a potential shot he won in the game. The clock started as soon as the ball hit the rim, not when it touched the player. As […]
OG Anunoby follows through on his Cade Cunningham vow in Knicks’ Game 3 win
Detroit – OG Anunoby was true to his words. He defended Kade Cunningham well in Game 1, but struggled in Game 2 as Cunningham erupted 33 points with 11/11 shots from the field. Anunoby said that after that game, the Pistons “made some adjustments” as they set up the screen. Anunoby vowed that he and […]
Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 3 win over Pistons
The Knicks’ 118-116 Game 3 Heroes and Zero beat the Pistons in Detroit on Thursday night: hero After two days of abundant discourse, the town of Karl Anthony He needed more touches and shots on the offense, and he all came out more aggressively than in the series. He finished with 31 points on 10/18 […]
Jalen Brunson helps Knicks’ ball movement come alive in Game 3
Detroit – Jalen Branson didn’t have to be a Knicks superhero this time on the Cape. He finally trusted his supportive cast, and the differences were tough. After struggling with stagnant attacks for most of the first two games, the Knicks enjoyed the best ball moves of the series, winning the Pistons 118-116 Game 3 […]
Knicks fans Ben Stiller, Timothee Chalamet trek to Detroit for Game 3
The Knicks Pistons series shifted to Detroit for Game 3, with Star Power following it. Madison Square Garden Courtside flagship Ben Stiller and Timothy Chalamet appeared at Little Caesar Arena in Motor City, proudly repeating Knicks Gear. However, the crowd didn’t heck Knix star Jalen Branson’s Rob Boo early on, so that might not have […]
Knicks and Pistons turn physicality up with early Game 3 dustup
Detroit – The Knicks heard all the chatter about their toughness, or their lack of it. They came out in Game 3 where they decided to bully the bully. With just one minute left in the first quarter of the collision with the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night, Mitchell Robinson and Paul […]