NBA playoffs 2025: Karl-Anthony Towns comes alive as Knicks take 2-1 series lead over Pistons

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons - Game Three DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on April 24, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

By Yahoo Sports Staff, Yahoo Sports

The NBA playoffs continued Thursday with three Game 3s, with only the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in position to take a 3-0 series lead.

[ New York Knicks 118, Detroit Pistons 116 ]

[ Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 9:30 p.m. ET ]

Here are the results and key takeaways from Thursday's games:

[ Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers, 10 p.m. ET ]

Knicks 118, Pistons 116

The New York Knicks, powered by Karl-Anthony Town's forceful play and reemergence, turned back the Detroit Pistons to win Game 3 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to take a 2-1 first-round series lead and reclaim home-court advantage.