Cameron Payne Ignites Knicks’ Fourth-Quarter Frenzy in Epic Comeback Over Pistons
What a wild night it was at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2025. The Knicks-Pistons matchup had all the makings of a gritty playoff battle, but nobody saw this twist coming—especially not the way Cameron Payne absolutely lit up the fourth quarter and flipped the script in dramatic fashion. Down by eight points heading into the final stretch, the Knicks needed a spark—and Payne delivered that and more.
This wasn’t just a solid bench performance. This was a takeover. With the Knicks struggling to find rhythm, and a key starter sidelined with an ankle issue, Payne took the reins and dropped 11 clutch points in the fourth quarter alone. His energy was contagious, his movements explosive, and every possession he touched started to shift the momentum. MSG was electric. You could feel the tide turning with every bucket.
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And then came the 21-0 run. Yes, you read that right—twenty-one unanswered points. It was like watching a wave crash over the Pistons as New York erased the deficit and completely took over. Payne’s and-one finish midway through that stretch was the exclamation point that had the crowd on its feet and his teammates fired up. Brunson and Towns were solid all game—Brunson with 34 points and Towns adding a 23-point double-double—but it was Payne’s unexpected outburst that sealed the 123-114 win.
What made it even more special? He became only the third reserve in recent postseason history to post 11+ points in a fourth quarter. That’s not just big—it’s rare air. He left the court not just as a game-changer but as a fan favorite. He hyped up the crowd, high-fived kids on the sideline, and shared a few heartfelt hugs with teammates and staff. This was more than basketball—it was a moment.
Looking ahead, this game could be the defining turning point of the series. While analysts predict the Knicks to take the series in five, this comeback proves one thing for sure: New York’s got grit, depth, and heart. And in this postseason, that might just be their winning formula.
So if you're a Knicks fan? Yeah, you're still buzzing. And if you're a Pistons fan? You’re praying Game 2 doesn't turn into another highlight reel with Cameron Payne front and center.
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