New York stole Game 3 in Detroit, 118-116, behind a combined 61 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson and 20 or more points from four starters. Cade Cunningham double-doubled with 24 points and 11 assists for the Pistons, while Malik Beasley dropped 24 points and the bench combined for 40 points.

Jalen Brunson turned in a performance befitting of the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, scored eight points in the final 1:24 of play to help the Knicks fend off the Pistons’ attack for the 118-116 win. The Knicks hold a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 in Detroit on Sunday.