Reigning Champ Knicks Earn First Win Against Pistons
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 27 points and 20 rebounds as New York outscored Detroit 37-13 in the third quarter.
- On Tuesday, the New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-97 at Madison Square Garden, securing their first win of the season and snapping Detroit's undefeated start.
- New York entered the contest desperate to avoid becoming the first reigning champion to start 0-4 since the 1969-70 Boston Celtics, having lost their first three games this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 27 points and 20 rebounds while Jalen Brunson added 23 points, as New York outscored Detroit 37-13 in the third quarter.
- Detroit played without All-Star center Jalen Duren due to a right hamstring strain, with backup Paul Reed scoring 22 points in his place but unable to contain New York's surge.
- New York travels to Chicago to face the Bulls on Wednesday night, while Detroit hosts the Charlotte Hornets the same evening, both teams looking to respond after Tuesday's outcome.
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Karl-Anthony Towns scored 27 points and captured 20 rebounds for the New York Knicks, who avoided what would have been the second 0-4 start of a defending champion in NBA history by beating on Tuesday 111-97...
The New York Knicks celebrated their first win in the fourth NBA season.
The reigning NBA champion won by 111-97 to Detroit with 27 points and 20 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns and 23 points from Jalen Brunson. San Antonio Spurs also won Sacramento Kings, while Boston Celtics defeated Brooklyn Nets with a decisive Jayson Tatum basket in the extension.
Josh Hart Put Up His Fists At A Celtics Pistons’ Coach, And The New York Knicks Finally Got Their First Win
Josh Hart put his fists up at Pistons assistant coach Jarrett Jack in the middle of a scuffle, and the Knicks then beat Detroit 111-97 for their first win. See what happened, and how New York turned the game around.
The NBA champions, the New York Knicks, registered their first win of the new season last night, as they beat Detroit 111:97 at home.
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