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The Knicks faced the Pistons in a best-of-seven series where expectations were high for the Knicks to capitalize on their talent advantage. However, their performance in the early games, notably Game One and Two, showed inconsistencies that raised eyebrows across the basketball community. Despite winning 51 games, there were concerns that the team might have inflated their win total by predominantly defeating weaker opponents. Their game two performance, particularly at home, where they lost, created a significant narrative suggesting a deeper issue.