Thursday's NBA playoff action saw the Knicks, Thunder, and Clippers all secure series leads with victories. The Knicks edged out the Pistons 118-116, taking a 2-1 advantage fueled by strong performances from Karl-Anthony Towns early and Jalen Brunson late, despite a controversial ending. The Thunder completed a historic 29-point comeback against the Grizzlies to win 114-108 and take a commanding 3-0 lead after Ja Morant's injury. Meanwhile, the Clippers dominated the Nuggets 117-83, establishing a 2-1 series lead in their home opener. Beyond the games, Evan Mobley was named Defensive Player of the Year, and Jayson Tatum's status for the Celtics' Game 3 is doubtful due to injury.