PREVIEW: The New York Knicks aim to finish their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, holding a commanding 3-1 lead. Jalen Brunson continues his postseason excellence for the Knicks, averaging 33.3 points while approaching Patrick Ewing's franchise record for playoff performances with 30+ points. Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a crucial second option, contributing 22.8 points per game and making critical shots down the stretch, including the decisive three-pointer in Game 4. Unfortunately, neither squad has available ShotQuality data for this matchup, though the Knicks' fifth-ranked offense has been running efficiently through Brunson, who led the league in time of possession at 8.6 minutes per game. The Pistons face a daunting challenge, needing to become just the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit, though they accomplished this feat previously in 2003 against Orlando. Cade Cunningham has been outstanding for Detroit, recording a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in their heartbreaking 94-93 loss in Game 4, where controversy erupted over a non-call on Josh Hart's contest against Tim Hardaway Jr.'s potential game-winner. The Pistons have dominated the glass throughout the series, out-rebounding the Knicks in all four games with Jalen Duren pulling down 17 boards in their last contest. Despite winning the regular season series 3-1 against New York, Detroit must now channel their frustration from two consecutive narrow defeats if they hope to extend this series and force a Game 6 back in the Motor City.