Oh, what a nail-biter we've got here! Game 3 of the Knicks-Pistons series, tied at 1-1. It seems like every possession counts in this one, folks! But I digress, let's talk specifics.
Our high-flyer from the Knicks, Jalen Brunson, has been dribbling around Pistons like they're traffic cones, averaging a ridiculous 35.5 points per game this playoffs. Let's also not sleep on his sidekick Karl-Anthony Towns, who's been solid in the paint, with a respectable 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
On the Pistons' end, it's the Cade Cunningham show folks! He's been lighting up the scoreboard with 27 points per game while doing a solid clean-up job with 9 rebounds per game in the playoffs. Tobias Harris has been providing decent support, chucking in 20 points per game.
Per past matchups, the Knicks and Pistons have been trading wins. No clear upper hand anywhere.
Admittedly, regular season records slightly favor the Knicks, but if the playoffs have shown us anything, it's that Pistons are no pushovers. They may be #6 in the Eastern Conference, but they're playing like they're top of the table.
The recent game results have been a mixed bag for both teams. Their last encounter was a Pistons' win, flipping the script after a Knicks victory in the previous outing.
Fasten your seatbelts, folks; it's going to be a rollercoaster ride. Each team is trying to tip the balance in their favor by winning this game. But with the facts and figures staring us square in the face, my money is on...
Albert’s Prediction: New York Knicks by 2