• The New York Knicks lead the playoff series 3-1 after a dramatic Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons, ending in controversy over a missed foul call on Tim Hardaway Jr.’s final shot.
• Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson delivered standout performances, combining for 59 points, while Cade Cunningham’s triple-double wasn’t enough for a Pistons victory.
• NBA officials admitted a missed foul call postgame, adding fuel to the Pistons’ frustrations as they face elimination in Game 5 on Tuesday.

The New York Knicks edged out the Detroit Pistons in a dramatic Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday, taking a crucial 3-1 series lead. The game ended in controversy as a no-call on Tim Hardaway Jr.’s final shot left Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff furious.

Towns shines in the clutch

With less than 10 seconds left, Karl-Anthony Towns knocked down two critical shots, giving the Knicks a narrow one-point lead. Towns finished with 27 points and nine rebounds in a standout performance. Jalen Brunson carried the offense, delivering 32 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds, despite battling an ankle issue.

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A missed opportunity for Detroit

The Pistons had a chance to win it in the final seconds. Cade Cunningham, who recorded an impressive triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, missed a contested shot. The ball scrambled to Hardaway Jr., who failed to draw a foul on Knicks guard Josh Hart while attempting a game-winning shot. Bickerstaff erupted on the sideline, shouting at officials, “That’s a f—ing foul.”

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NBA admits missed call

After the game, crew chief David Guthrie admitted to an officiating error, stating, “Postgame review revealed that Hart made body contact that warranted a foul.”

What’s next for the playoff series?

The Knicks now hold momentum heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night. Can Detroit bounce back, or will the Knicks seal the series? Share your predictions below!

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