WATCH: Tempers Flare Early Between Knicks and Pistons

Early extracurriculars defined the New York Knicks' first half against the Detroit Pistons.

Apr 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) takes a foul shot against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Early extracurriculars defined the first half Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between the Knicks and Pistons. Tensions boiled over toward the end of the opening period when backup big men Mitchell Robinson and Paul Reed got a little too aggressive.

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Both players received technical fouls, and Knicks primary center Karl-Anthony Towns was charged with one as well when he came in to break up the brouhaha. Towns shoved an agitated Reed out of the fracas, leading to latter attempting to fight his way through several interveners, including crew chief Zach Zarba, to get back at the metropolitan interior threats.

Game 3 of the series, which featured a Knicks lead at the halftime period, continued to live up to its physical reputation.

The two teams combined to be whistled for 24 fouls (Detroit getting charged with 14) and both sides attempted 14 free throws each. After getting only two free throws in Game 2, the Knicks took advantage of the windfall, sinking 13-of-14 freebies en route to a 13-point advantage. Each of the five Piston starters were penalized at two fouls each, including three alone for Tobias Harris, who was held scoreless in 16 minutes.

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