DETROIT – Tensions are running high between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks in what has easily become the Eastern Conference’s most intense first-round series. Thursday’s Game 3 was a gritty and physical affair, coming right down to the last moments. The Knicks managed to edge out a win, 118-116, capturing a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven face-off. The game was marked by five technical fouls and a single flagrant foul, highlighting the competitive spirit on the court.
Despite the heated atmosphere, both teams found themselves perplexed and somewhat irritated by the officiating in the final seconds. Several questionable calls—or lack thereof—left both sides feeling frustrated and baffled as the clock wound down.