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Chris LoPresti highlighted the Knicks' resilience, drawing parallels with their toughness from prior seasons. Despite the assumption that the Knicks should dominate given their superior talent, Detroit proved to be a formidable opponent, dragging the Knicks into a physical contest reminiscent of basketball styles from the ‘80s and ‘90s.
The ability of the Knicks to win both games three and four on the road established a significant psychological advantage in the series, now leading 3-1 as they prepared to return home to New York.
Embracing the Pressure
Karl-Anthony Towns, reflecting on his performance, credited his learning under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. He assimilated lessons from his coach and focused on executing his roles effectively during critical rounds.