New York Knicks 118, Detroit Pistons 116 (Final)
Oklahoma City Thunder 114, Memphis Grizzlies 108 (Final)
Los Angeles Clippers 117, Denver Nuggets 83 (Final)
1. The Knicks hold off Pistons for a road win in Game 3. New York split their two games at home but were able to snatch Game 3 to recapture homecourt advantage. A 66-53 first half was the difference, with the Knicks holding on in the second half. They lead this series, 2-1. Game 4 is on Sunday.
2. The Clippers blow out the Nuggets in Game 3. Los Angeles ripped off a 21-3 run in the first half and never relinquished their double-digit lead after that. They lead this series, 2-1. Game 4 will be on Saturday.
3. The Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Grizzlies. OKC rode a 62-31 second half to this comeback victory, holding Memphis scoreless for the final 4:50. They now hold a commanding 3-0 lead in this series.
1. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 31 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
2. Jalen Brunson provided 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.
3. Cade Cunningham collected 24 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and four steals.
4. Nikola Jokic totaled 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists.
5. James Harden had 20 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
6. Kawhi Leonard compiled 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accrued 31 points, four rebounds and eight assists.
8. Scotty Pippen Jr provided 28 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
9. Jalen Williams tallied 26 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Los Angeles dominated this game from start to finish, maintaining a double-digit lead for the final 35 minutes. They also outscored Denver in all four quarters, capping things off with a 27-13 fourth quarter.
Kawhi Leonard led LA with 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
James Harden had 20 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists.
CLIPPERS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/8iQfc0hGng
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 25, 2025
Thunder Defeat Grizzlies, 114-108 ⚡⚡⚡
OKC held Memphis scoreless for the final 4:50 of this game, riding a 62-31 second half to this comeback victory.
They overcame a 29-point deficit, the second-largest playoff comeback since 1997.
The Thunder lead this series, 3-0.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points, four rebounds and eight assists.
Jalen Williams had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Scotty Pippen Jr led Memphis with 28 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
OKC COMPLETES 29-POINT COMEBACK, THE 2ND LARGEST PLAYOFF COMEBACK IN PLAY-BY-PLAY ERA (1997-98). pic.twitter.com/GvoyxqV4nQ
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2025
Clippers Lead Nuggets at the End of the Third Quarter, 90-70 🚢🚢🚢
LA ripped off a 21-3 run in the second quarter and has dominated since then.
Nikola Jokic does have a triple-double, collecting 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
James Harden leads LA with 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (NBATV/ League Pass, Live)
After three pic.twitter.com/1BlmJJF8dP
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 25, 2025
Grizzlies Lead Thunder After 3Q, 95-87 🐻🐻
Despite Memphis leading by 29 points in the third quarter, OKC got the lead below double-digits.
The Thunder outscored the Grizzlies in that third quarter, 36-28.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have 23 points apiece.
Scotty Pippen Jr leads Memphis with 25 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (TNT/League Pass, Live)
The final play of the third quarter: Dub beats the buzzer 🚨 pic.twitter.com/JrmFARHfqI
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 25, 2025
Clippers Lead Nuggets at the Half, 65-47 🌴🌴
James Harden leads the way with 20 points, three rebounds and four assists.
Kawhi Leonard has nine points, five rebounds and three assists.
Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray led Denver with 13 points apiece.
Nikola Jokic has nine points, six rebounds and eight assists.
Kawhi zips it to DJJ for JAM 💥
L.A. sporting an 18-point lead heading into the break! pic.twitter.com/HzW03MXX4K
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 25, 2025
Grizzlies Lead Thunder at the Half, 77-51 🧸🧸🧸
Memphis had one of its best halves of the season, leading OKC by nearly 30 points at times through the opening 24 minutes.
With that said, Ja Morant had to be helped to the locker room in the second quarter.
Scotty Pippen leads the way with 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with 18 points, two rebounds and four assists.
Halftime in the 〽️ pic.twitter.com/8x7OJASpFQ
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) April 25, 2025
Clippers Lead Nuggets After Q1, 35-28 🎥🎥
LA finished that quarter on a 16-2 run to take this lead.
James Harden had 13 points, two rebounds and four assists.
Aaron Gordon leads Denver with 11 points and two rebounds.
Nikola Jokic collected six points, four rebounds and seven assists.
End of Q1 pic.twitter.com/K7dDRH1fmz
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 25, 2025
Grizzlies Lead Thunder After Q1, 40-29 🐻🐻🐻
OKC has dominated this series, but two home wins could even this series for Memphis.
They’re off to a good start, carrying a double-digit lead into the second quarter.
Scotty Pippen Jr leads all scorers with 14 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with 12 points and two assists.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (TNT/League Pass, Live)
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 25, 2025
Nuggets Starting Lineup 🏞️🏞️🏞️🏞️🏞️
It’s been impossible to separate these teams through two games, splitting the first two matchups.
Michael Porter is able to suit up tonight, despite a shoulder issue.
That’ll have Denver sending out their normal starting unit.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (NBATV/ League Pass, Live)
Starting 🖐#MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/YC58VhHe8w
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 25, 2025
Knicks Defeat Pistons, 118-116 🗽🏙️🍎🚕🍕
New York now leads this best-of-seven series, 2-1.
Karl-Anthony Towns led NY with 31 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
Jalen Brunson provided 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 24 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and four steals.
TOOK ONE ON THE ROAD 🗽
Knicks take the series lead over the Pistons in Detroit! pic.twitter.com/9yQD7kwIla
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 25, 2025
Knicks Lead Pistons After 3Q, 93-83🗽🍎
Detroit cut the lead to one point multiple times in that quarter, but New York maintained the lead.
Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 25 points and six rebounds.
OG Anunoby has 22 points.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are both flirting with triple-doubles.
Tim Hardaway Jr leads Detroit with 21 points.
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks (TNT/League Pass, Live)
Hart gets it to go at the buzzer 🚨
New York leads by 10 heading into the final frame on TNT! pic.twitter.com/34khNMQHLu
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 25, 2025
NY Leads Detroit at the Half, 66-53 🚕🍕
The Knicks ended the quarter on a 23-6 run to grab this lead.
OG Anunoby leads NY with 18 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 17 points and four rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr led Detroit with 18 points.
Cade Cunningham collected 13 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks (TNT/League Pass, Live)
Bridges knocks down a triple to extend the 21-3 New York run 💪 pic.twitter.com/0fwAcCedGH
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 25, 2025
Knicks Lead Pistons After Q1, 33-27 🗽🍎
There were multiple scuffles in the first quarter, and we should be in for a feisty game.
We’ve had three technicals and a flagrant foul handed out already.
Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 11 points and two rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr led Detroit with 12 points.
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks (TNT/League Pass, Live)
Through one pic.twitter.com/GZihTOk5aa
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 24, 2025
Knicks Starting Unit 🗽🏙️🍎🚕🍕
New York was lucky to escape in Game 1 after a 21-0 fourth-quarter run, but they were unable to do that in Game 2.
That leaves us with a 1-1 series, but NY has been resilient in these situations all season.
They send out their usual starting five in this critical Game 3.
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks (TNT/League Pass, 7:00 ET)
first five on the floor pic.twitter.com/OFS0HocDy8
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 24, 2025
Pistons Starting Five 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷
Detroit just won its first playoff game since 2008 in Game 2, and they could easily be up 2-0 in this series.
A 21-0 fourth quarter run in Game 1 helped NY escape with a win, but Detroit has been the better of the two teams.
They are tied with the Knicks at 1-1 and will surely be hungry in their home building.
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks (TNT/League Pass, 7:00 ET)
Tonight’s starting five. @Kia pic.twitter.com/ACwXn8jF49
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 24, 2025
Evan Mobley DPOY 💪🛑
Mobley was the catalyst to the top-seeded Cavs stout defense, earning him the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
He’s the first player in franchise history to win that award.
Mobley averaged 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocks in a career year.
Dyson Daniels finished second while Draymond Green finished third in voting.
ALL-STAR, 1-SEED, DPOY 🔒
Evan Mobley is the 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com/6MPAE5wLQj
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 24, 2025
Top Storylines 👉📝
1. The Clippers and Nuggets face off in Game 3. This has been the most competitive series in the first round, and the winner here will have a 2-1 series lead. There have been 19 ties and 29 lead changes through the first two games of this series, with both games going down to the final shot.
2. The Pistons and Knicks are tied at 1-1. Detroit has led for most of this series and split the two games in NY. That was the Pistons’ first playoff win in nearly 20 years, and Pistons fans will be hungry to see their improved squad play the most important game since then.
3. The Thunder look to improve to 3-0 against the Grizzlies. Oklahoma City had the best record in the NBA and has dominated the first two games against Memphis. No team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit, and seeing an eight-seed do it would be a miracle.
