On the New York Knicks' first offensive possession in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Karl-Anthony Towns clanked a deep 3 off the front of the rim. One minute later,

This was the Karl-Anthony Towns the Knicks have been waiting for this postseason. The one getting deeper post position to receive the ball and taking advantage of it. When he got the ball further out on the floor,

New York overcame a raucous Detroit crowd in Game 3 to retake control of the first-round NBA playoff series. Game 4 is Sunday.