And through the first two games of the series, the Pistons — who have built their reputation during this breakout season on outmuscling opponents — bullied the Knicks in terms of their physicality and aggressiveness. Last year, the Knicks were usually the bullies. That was certainly true when they beat Harris’ 76ers in six games in the first round.

Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons seemed to be well on their way to a Game 1 victory on the road at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. With