After the game, the Knicks took to social media to share the sad news of the passing of team legend Dick Barnett. Barnett, who was 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep over the weekend at a senior living center in Largo, Florida, according to the New York Post.

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Karl-Anthony Towns was a key contributor in Game 3 with 31 points and eight rebounds. It was encouraging for the Knicks, who have mostly relied on Jalen Brunson leading the scoring charge in the first two games of the series. Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham has continued to be a difference maker for the Pistons with 24 points and 11 assists on Thursday.