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On a dramatic Sunday afternoon at the Little Caesars Arena, the New York Knicks executed a thrilling late-game rally to edge past the Detroit Pistons by a score of 94-93, in the fourth game of the Eastern Conference first round series.
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With this victory, the Knicks have a 3-1 lead in the series and are heading back to Madison Square Garden. They stand on the verge of eliminating the Pistons and moving forward to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Karl-Anthony Towns played a crucial role in the Knicks’ comeback. Down 93-89 with less than two minutes remaining, Towns received a pass from Jalen Brunson, made his way to the hoop, and scored a pair of decisive baskets. His first was a challenging baseline jumper made under heavy pressure as the shot clock was expiring, which brought the Knicks within two points.
THAT’S A TUFF BASELINE SHOT KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS pic.twitter.com/dBxzDIvDvD
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 27, 2025
In the next Knicks possession, with the shot clock running down again, Towns hit a critical three-pointer from the wing, putting New York ahead by one. The Knicks’ bench erupted as Towns lifted the team from a tough spot with his clutch shooting.
KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS FOR THE LEAD
KNICKS UP 94-93.
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— NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2025
Towns ended the game with a stellar performance, scoring 27 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
The Knicks ultimately secured the win with a crucial defensive stop on the Pistons’ final possession, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
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